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Human Language Technology Lab @ NUS 9

[ "Excuse me, does this bus go to Market Street?", "Sorry. I'm a stranger here myself. Ask the conductor." ]

[ "What did you major in besides English?", "I majored in education, too." ]

[ "I am afraid I haven't been able to finish the report, and I was hoping that you would give me some more time to do it.", "OK. I can give you one more day." ]

[ "Hello, EMS.", "May I speak to John Smith, please?", "Sorry, Miss, but he's out on his route delivering packages. He should be back soon, though." ]

[ "I'd like to add some Chinese traditional elements in the decoration of my new house.", "That's great! I like this style very much. And I think if you want to embody the Chinese elements, you should use the red color. It is the most representative color in China, and sometimes it is called \"Chinese Red\".", "Oh, yes, I agree with you. And as for the door and the windows, I also like to use lattice. I think it is the most important elements of Chinese decorating.", "Yes. I think you have a good understanding of the Chinese style. And I suggest you'd better hang two Chinese landscape paintings.", "Oh. That's a good idea. I will buy them in the afternoon. And I'd like to paint the walls again and buy a new sofa.", "What color do you want to paint?", "I don't know exactly, but I'd like to use fresh colors. I think these colors look vivid.", "What about the sofa?", "I have no idea about it." ]

[ "Good morning, Blackwood Sports Club. Can I help you?", "Yes, I would like to order a set of golf clubs, please. Can you deliver them to my house?", "Yes, certainly. Just let me get the order form here and I'll take down your information. Can I have your name please?", "Bill White.", "And your membership number?", "It's G, 844-9192.", "Thank you. Now where would you like the golf clubs delivered?", "89 Sea Road, Swansea.", "And could I get your email address and phone number please?", "My email address is [email protected]. My office number is 0782-403583 and you can reach me at home at 0782-624989.", "0782-624989. Thank you." ]

[ "Before making out a plan for sightseeing trips for you, I'd be glad to know if you have anything special in mind that you'd like to see.", "Well, as a matter of fact, we were discussing this question last night. We all spoke of the Great Wall, one of the seven wonders of the world. We wouldn't want to leave China without seeing that. If it could possibly be arranged, how far is it from here?", "Only about 50 kilometers. Just an hour and a half's trip by car. We'll put down at the Great Wall then.", "Good! And we've heard quite a lot about the Summer Palace. We'd like to see that, too.", "All right, the Summer Palace, well, and there are a number of places that I think you'd find interesting, the Temple of Heaven, the Former Imperial Palaces and the Ming Tombs." ]

[ "Can you help me with the bag, Sue?", "Sorry, my hands are full." ]

[ "Fikky, what's going on? Freggis just told me that you're going to be leaving us.", "Yes, I really feel bad out of it. But B. N. D. came up with really good offer.", "Well, I didn't know you were going to look for a new job.", "Well, just between you and me. I think we have some real problems in this department. Don't get me wrong. It has nothing to do with you, Frank. Everybody says you are an excellent manager.", "Problems, what problems? Do we have time to talk about it?" ]

[ "Which cap did you finally decide to buy?", "Well, I would have liked to buy the blue one, but it was 20 dollars. So I bought another one instead and saved $5." ]

[ "What's the weather like tomorrow?", "The reporter says it's going to rain." ]

[ "Would you mind if I turned the light off?", "Er... not at all." ]

[ "Paul, is that you?", "Yes, Mary. What can I do for you?", "Sorry to call you. But I just delivered my new computer. I am afraid I can't lift it by myself. Could you give me a hand to get it upstairs?", "Sure. Could you just give me a minute to finish off what I am doing?", "Yes, of course. But please hurry. The box is getting in the way.", "Don't worry. I'll be right down." ]

[ "What's that book you just picked up, Mary?", "The one Prof. Lee uses inhis course.", "Oh, I see. You'd better have it if you want to pass that course.", "But it costs $30. I simply can't afford it.", "Did you check the used booksection here? Maybe they have it.", "No, they don't. I asked.", "Why don't you get it fromthe library?", "I've been trying for months, and it's always out. There are over 50 students in the course, and every single one wants the book.", "Listen, you know my roommate Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year, and I remember he owns a copy. Ican borrow it from him for you.", "Oh, that'll be great! Thankyou, Jim!" ]

[ "When are you leaving?", "I'm leaving on Sunday night.", "What's your schedule?", "I arrive in Wellington on Monday, attend a conference there on Tuesday, and leave for Brisbane early Wednesday morning.", "How long will you stay there?", "I'll see our new agent Mr. Graig there on Thursday. I'm free on Friday, but I'm catching the 10 o'clock plane on Saturday to go to the fair in Sydney.", "You've got a full schedule." ]

[ "Put on your coat, or you'll catch a cold!", "Don't worry. I'm very healthy." ]

[ "It's a pity you missed the concert yesterday evening. It was wonderful!", "I didn't want to miss the football game. Well, I'm not a classical music fan anyway." ]

[ "Weren't you in class Friday either?", "No, I came down with flu and had to stay in bed." ]

[ "Excuse me, but I'd like to change some dollars into Renminbi, please.", "Yes, how many dollars?" ]

[ "It's a beautiful day, isn't it?", "Yes, nice and sunny.", "It's much better than last week. It was too warm then.", "I'm glad summer is over. I like autumn best.", "So do I. It's neither too hot nor too cold. The sky is clear and blue.", "It's a good time to have a picnic. Do you want to have one this weekend.", "I'd love to, but I think it's going to rain. The weatherman said it will.", "I don't think he's right. It hasn't rained for a week.", "But he is usually right in his weather news.", "I'm sure we'll have fine weather for our picnic." ]

[ "I have to call the apartment manager.", "Lost your keys again, huh?", "Yeah." ]

[ "Tom must be in a bad mood today. He hasn't said half a dozen words all afternoon.", "Oh, really? That's not like the Tom we know." ]

[ "You can get a lot of practice in giving up tickets and handling hotel reservations. Later on, you can take telephone calls.", "That's great! Thanks, Mr. Thomson. I'll come to work tomorrow." ]

[ "Tile bicycle is so expensive. It costs 90 dollars.", "If you buy it today,you can save one third. It's on sale now." ]

[ "I want to have my hair done. Do you have any suggestions?", "You can take a look at this magazine. It has some of the newest styles.", "Er, I like face style. It's pretty. Do you think it suits me?", "Well, do you really want to keep your hair that long? I think you will look better with short hair.", "I'll leave that out to you. I'm ready for a change.", "Do you want to change the color of your hair? It will be shinier in wine red and will light up your face.", "Yeah, I believe so. But would that do much harm to my hair?", "Not really. We have some of the best hair care products.", "Em, maybe on other day. By the way, how much do you charge?", "80 dollars in total." ]

[ "Look at all the pollutants going into the air from those factories. Do you think they'll ever get that under control?", "Now with the new laws in effect and social awareness increasing, we are sure to turn things around." ]

[ "I would mostly like to own a beautiful watch, what about you?", "I would like to have a car." ]

[ "What a shame about your accident! What a way to end your holiday!", "Yes, it was bad luck. I suppose I should have been more careful." ]

[ "Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the Rainbow Restaurant from here?", "Drive two blocks and turn left. Continue on until you reach Heath Street and turn right. Then turn left at the second stop light. You can't miss it." ]

[ "Excuse me,call you tell me where the bookstore is?", "Yes. They are just down this street on the left side." ]

[ "The cherries grown here are delicious.", "Aren't they?" ]

[ "Oh, what a nice watch! Is it yours, Betty?", "No. It's Tony's." ]

[ "I thought I heard someone at the door.", "Just the delivery boy with a parcel for our neighbor. Shd and her husband are visiting their daughter in Canada, so I'll keep it until they get back." ]

[ "I may drive up to London on Saturday. There are one or two things I need to do there.", "I'd go early if I were you. The motorway can get very busy, even on a Saturday. You may get stuck in the traffic." ]

[ "Can I help you, sir?", "Yes, I bought this hat yesterday. Can I change it for a larger one?" ]

[ "What's your brother's name?", "His name is Robert." ]

[ "I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor for tomorrow.", "Unfortunately he is completely booked." ]

[ "Are you going to join the swimming club this summer?", "Swimming takes up too much of my time." ]

[ "We are going to visit the flower exhibition tomorrow.", "Are you? May I join you?" ]

[ "Gordon needs to find another place to live. The apartment he rents now has been sold to a new owner.", "He'd better start looking right away. When all the students come back in a few weeks, he won't find any near the campus." ]

[ "Driving at night always makes me tired. Let's stop for dinner.", "Fine. And let's find a motel, so that we can get an early start tomorrow." ]

[ "Good morning. Can I help you?", "I'd like to buy a pair of shoes for my son." ]

[ "Do you feel like watching the evening news?", "You ought to stay away from me. I have a bad cold and wouldn't want you to catch it." ]

[ "Excuse me. Do you know where Davies Auditorium is?", "I'm not sure. I'm looking for it too because I have a class there at 10:30. I think it's this way.", "Do you mind if I walk with you?", "No. What class do you have in Davies?", "I'm taking the introductory economics class. I hear it's a big class.", "Yes. My roommate took the class last semester and she said there were over 400 people in the lecture hall.", "Wow. I hope the lecturer is good, because, if he isn't, the class will be boring. I hate boring classes!", "Oh, look. Here's Davies. I hope you have a good class. Hope it's not too boring!", "Yes, me too. Thanks for your help." ]

[ "Hey. Can you give me a hand with the groceries? And I told you I could do the shopping.", "Wow! Do we really need all this stuff? Let me see that receipt.", "Hey, I only bought the essentials.", "Okay. Let's see. Dog food. Twenty-four dollars and seventy cents ($24.70)? We don't even have a dog!", "Well, it WAS going to be a surprise, but look in the back of the truck.", "What?", "Ah, ha, hah. Speechless. I knew you'd love him.", "That thing? That dog's as big as a horse. He probably eats like one, too.", "Ah, but he's sure friendly. And someone was giving him away at the supermarket, and I... I... I couldn't let that poor thing pass another day without a loving home.", "Whatever. Where was I? Eighteen dollars and nineteen cents ($18.19) for twenty-four cans of tomato juice? You don't even like that stuff!", "Ahhhh. Not yet. I've decided to change my eating habits.", "Right.", "You'll see, you'll see.", "Okay. Let's see. Three eighty-four ($3.84) for a box of chocolate cookies and twelve fifty-six ($12.56) for a case of soft drinks. [Yeah!] Changing your eating habits, huh? Do you really think that cookies are some type of diet food?", "Hey, I'll just eat a cookie or two every other hour. In fact, they're a great source of carbohydrates for energy. And, you see, the tomato juice and cookies kind of, you know, cancel each other out.", "Oh brother. I can't believe what I'm hearing. Let's see. Where was I? A carton of eggs, two fifty ($2.50) for a gallon of milk, three cans of tuna. Okay. [Yeah.] And finally two steaks for eight fourteen ($8.14). Now, something worth enjoying. I'll get the grill started.", "Oh, we... w... well. The steaks are for Herbert.", "Herbert. Who's Herbert?", "Uh, he's the dog. [No!] You see, the previous owner said that he's kind of... he's somewhat picky about what he eats, [No!], and the steaks might help him adjust [Absolutely not!].... no, no, no, and the steaks might help him adjust to his new home. Hey, what are you doing? Oh, no. Why did you throw the steaks out on the ground outside?", "Well, now, you and Herbert can get to know each other better. I'm going out to eat by myself.", "Ughh." ]

[ "Did you go shopping alone yesterday?", "No, my sister went with me." ]

[ "Did you see the large crowd on the street corner when you came to school this morning?", "Yes, I did. What was that all about?", "A serious accident happened. A drunk driver hit a bus full of passengers.", "Oh dear! A lot of people must have been hurt or even killed?", "You are right! All the injured people were taken to the hospital immediately.", "I hope so. Drivers must be careful, especially during rush hour.", "I agree with you. We will all be safe if everyone obeys the traffic rules." ]

[ "I want to invite more friends to the party, what do you think?", "The more, the happier." ]

[ "Did you hear that over 300 people applied for the entry-level job at Show's Department Store?", "Oh, really. It's a dog-eat-dog world out there." ]

[ "Do you know what time the bread shop opens?", "It usually opens at half past six, but on Sunday it opens half an hour later." ]

[ "You look tired. Where did you go last night?", "I planned to watch a film, but I went to meet my friend at the airport." ]

[ "Tracy, you look happy. Did you win a prize?", "More than that! I've just received the new issue of the journal, and you know, my article is in it.", "Oh, great. It must be the article on classroom research, I guess. Congratulations!" ]

[ "Mom, this is going to take forever! Animal World will be on in 20 minutes. It's my favorite program. You know I can't miss it!", "I know, honey. But we haveto wait in line to pay for these things we need.", "You promised we'd be homein time.", "Be a little patient, Jack. We'll get out of here soon." ]

[ "Now, can we get the computers before Wednesday?", "Well, it depends, if it is less than 10 kilometers, we can deliver them on Tuesday, but it is further away, it will be on Thursday. Where is your office?", "Just around the corner." ]

[ "Why do we have to walk to the station? And where is it?", "It's just down that road...I think.", "Look! There's a policeman! Ask him the way.", "All right. I'll go and ask him.", "(pause for 6 seconds) So,what did he say?", "Well, we have to walk down this road, take the first turning on the left. Then walk until we come to the river and...", "The river?", "Yes. It's over there, and there's a bridge. Across the bridge, we will be able to see some road signs which will tell us the way.", "But how far is it? How long does it take to walk there?", "About fifteen minutes, if we walk quickly.", "Fifteen minutes! We may be late for the train. And with these heavy bags, too! I think we ought to take a taxi.", "Not at this hour. Look at the traffic. It's moving very slowly. We can get there just as quickly on foot.", "Well, I can't possibly carry this bag any farther.", "All right. Let me take it, then.", "Don't be silly. You can't carry two bags at the same time.", "Yes, I can. The bags aren't that heavy...hmm!", "You see! They're heavier than you thought!", "Perhaps it's not such a bad idea after all.", "What isn't such a bad idea? What do you mean?", "Taxi! Taxi!" ]

[ "Looks like rain. Better look for your umbrella.", "Yeah, I think it's definitely going to rain. That's why I'm not going out." ]

[ "Mary's handwriting is very well.", "Yes, she is. But Li Ping's handwriting is the best in their class." ]

[ "I hate cafeteria food,and it seems like there is no place to sit.", "I can understand,but then where are we going to get lunch?", "I think we could go to the restaurant across the street." ]

[ "We'd like to sit near the window if that's possible.", "I'm afraid all the tables there are taken. We'd better change one." ]

[ "Excuse me, sir. What time is it now?", "Sorry, my watch doesn't work." ]

[ "Can you speak German?", "Yes, I can. I speak it very well. But I know a little Italian." ]

[ "De you really mean that you want to give up the job?", "Well, I'll give it a second thought." ]

[ "The man at the garage thinks that I take good care of my car.", "So do I. I don't see any scratches on the outside and the inside is clean,too." ]

[ "Hello, Tom. I haven't seen you for some time. How are you doing?", "Oh! Not too bad. I have been busy writing an article.", "Really? Have you finished it?", "Yes. I finished it yesterday.", "Congratulations! Are you doing something this evening?", "No, nothing important. Why?", "Well, do you feel like going to a concert? I have two tickets.", "Oh. Good idea. I want to do something relaxing, and I like music very much.", "Great. I'll meet you at your house at seven. Is that OK?", "OK! See you at seven.", "All right. See you then." ]

[ "Did you forget about my birthday, honey?", "How could I? I've booked a table in Michael's restaurant for this evening. And I'll pick you up from work. Happy birthday!" ]

[ "The letter of credit will be opened in your favor within 10 working days from the date of the contract.", "All right. I accept your terms. I hope everything turns out Okay." ]

[ "Hello, can I speak to Tom?", "Sorry, he isn't in." ]

[ "Are you busy on Friday night, Jack?", "Well ... uh ... I haven't got any definite plans yet. Why?" ]

[ "Have you ever put a computer together before?", "No, never. But I think if we follow these instructions exactly, we won't have much trouble." ]

[ "Excuse me. Shall I book a double room for several days?", "Oh, yes. When will you arrive?", "We'll check in on Saturday and out on Tuesday. Is that all right?", "No problem." ]

[ "I missed the bus again today because I turned the alarm clock off in my sleep.", "Try putting it far away from your bed and you'll get up on time." ]

[ "Is that optional course as hard as everybody says?", "It's actually even worse, believe it or not." ]

[ "I went to a classical art exhibition yesterday. It is really abstract. Do you like modem art?", "I certainly do, yet not so much as the pop music." ]

[ "You mean Jack has stopped smoking, Frank? That's amazing.", "Yes, it's really amazing. He used to be a chain smoker, you know.", "What about you? Have you thought about quitting smoking?" ]

[ "What do you want to do this weekend?", "Oh, I don't know. Maybe go to the beach if it's nice weather.", "But we did that last weekend. Let's do something different.", "Hum... Hey, I know what! Why don't we climb Mt. Fuji?", "Great idea! I've always wanted to do that!", "Paul and Mary talked about a bicycle ride yesterday, but they haven't made the final decision. Maybe we could persuade them to join us.", "Wonderful! I give them a call right now." ]

[ "Where do you want to eat?", "Is there anything wrong with the coffee shop?" ]

[ "Excuse me, could you tell me where the post office is?", "Go straight on, turn right at the first traffic lights. The post office is about fifty meters away.", "I see. And is the No. 13 Middle School far away from the post office?", "Not far. It's about 150 meters. Where do you want to go?", "Oh, I only want to pick up my cousin from school. I am told that the school is next to the post office, and that is why I want to know how to get to the post office first." ]

[ "I didn't think much of that performance.", "No. It wasn't too hot. What a pity, they're a good group after all.", "I couldn't hear the lead singer at all.", "Me neither. The guitars and drums were too bad." ]

[ "Oh, what a morning! You know I had so much work to do and the phone just kept ringing. Three sales people called me this morning.", "I know how it is. I get a lot of calls, too, even on weekends." ]

[ "How nice the dress is! I'd like to try it on.", "But dear, we don't have enough money for it." ]

[ "This has been an unusually cool summer.", "Ah, I actually had to get out my wool sweaters in August." ]

[ "Are you feeling better today?", "Yes, thanks. I think I can go home tomorrow.", "No, I'm afraid you will stay in hospital for a few more days." ]

[ "Does your mother like travelling?", "Yes, she does. But she is an armchair traveler. She says that with books, magazines, TV and the Internet, she can go anywhere, and still enjoy the comforts of home!", "That's interesting. My mother prefes to travel with a tour group while my father enjoys traveling alone." ]

[ "Human beings aren't interested in good news, they only like what's terrible or frightening.", "Speak for yourself. I like to hear inspiring news." ]

[ "Frank, I thought you were working in New York.", "I was, but I've moved back. I just couldn't get used to living in a big city, so here I am back in school taking courses for a teacher's certificate." ]

[ "How long will your holiday be?", "From July to August." ]

[ "The Spring Festival is coming. Danny. How do you want to celebrate it?", "I don't know. We have no Spring Festival in our country.", "But the Spring Festival is the biggest holiday of the year in our country. People are busy shopping and preparing presents for their relatives and friends before the, New Year's Eve.", "That sounds exciting.", "Children usually put on their new clothes on the first day of the Lunar New Year. And they also can get some money given by the elders as a Lunar New Year gift on the New Year's Eve.", "It's really quite interesting.", "And all the family members must come back home on the New Year's Eve no matter how far they are away from home. We call it \"get--together\". What are you going to do on the New Year's Eve?", "My teacher, Professor Wang and his wife have invited me to have dinner together.", "Sounds great." ]

[ "It's about 2300 km by train from Guangzhou to Beijing.", "Ok, it's about 500 km farther than from Guangzhou to Shanghai." ]

[ "Somebody once said that good communication can solve any problem. Do you agree with this?", "I think that good communication can solve a lot of problems, and improve many a situation. I worked in some seemingly impossible situations, and saw people change dramatically all because they started communicating in better ways. But can good communication solve all problems? No. It can't stop some, people from seeing the world in twisted ways. It can't stop some people from hurting themselves.", "What kind of people do you have difficulty working with?", "I'm naturally a person who likes to be decisive, and to act, so I get impatient sometimes when I'm working with a large group. Because it takes time for everyone's voice to be heard, and for everyone's opinion to be aired. Yet I know that process is vital if they're going to reach the ultimate decision.", "Is success of business based more on the results of what you do, or on how you communicate what you've done?", "Oh, it's a combination of both. To be successful, you have to be able to achieve results. But you also have to be able to communicate what you achieve. The most successful people don't place glory on themselves, but rather on people who help them achieve success." ]

[ "The time has come to say goodbye.", "So soon. It seems as if you've just got here.", "I feel that way, too, but they say all good things must come to an end.", "It certainly has been a pleasure seeing you again and renewing old memories.", "I've had a nice time and I really want to thank you for spending so much time showing me the sights.", "Oh. It was fun for me, too. It gave me the chance to get away from my everyday work and do something a little bit different.", "You'll be out to see us next year, then, as you promised?", "Oh, yes. That's our present plan unless something bad comes up. We should be there sometime in early September.", "We'll be expecting you." ]

[ "At what time does the next plane to London leave, please?", "The next one is flight 12 at eleven, gate 10." ]

[ "Would you mind if we discussed tomorrow's agenda before dinner this evening?", "Not at all. I certainly don't want to talk about it during our meal." ]

[ "I still can't get over the show last Saturday evening. I keep having frightening dreams all night.", "So, next time before you walk into a theatre, make sure what you are going to see." ]

[ "Professor Newman, a few of us at the back didn't get a copy of your reading assignment.", "Well, there're only 38 names on my class list. And I didn't bring any spare copies." ]

[ "Excuse me. Has there been an emergency?", "Oh, no sir. There's just a storm, so the plane will leave a little later this afternoon." ]

[ "I've never seen you have such confidence before an exam.", "It's more than confidence. Right now I feel that if I get less than an A, it'll be the fault of the exam itself." ]

[ "Is this your book, Stephen?", "No, it isn't mine. It's Tom's." ]

[ "So Martin, what sports do you play?", "I play football, volleyball, tennis, and table tennis but volleyball is my favorite game as it's team game and you can play it with your friends, and enjoy it as a team.", "Is it quite a fast game as well?", "Yeah. It is a fast game and that's another reason why I enjoy it.", "How exciting...", "Yes.", "Where do you play, then?", "I play at local sports centres more during the winter and sort of play in tournaments around England. I also, in the summer, play beach volleyball.", "Is beach volleyball different from the volleyball you play in the centres?", "Yes, it's a very different game. Instead of six players on a team, it's only two players.", "You mentioned you played in tournaments--now do you do quite well in the tournaments?", "Yes, I've played for South West England and we've got through to the semi-finals of different England tournaments, and for Wessex, my other volleyball team, we've actually won a few tournaments. So yes, I have done quite well.", "Oh well done!" ]

[ "Is it raining outside, Bob?", "Is it raining? Can't you see that I'm almost wet to the skin?" ]

[ "You ought to see a doctor about the cough.", "I guess I should. I've been putting it off for days." ]