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train_10200 | #Person1#: Right, let me run through your options. You can go ahead and cash your undue Large-Amount Deposit Certificate if you really want to, but I'd recommend a Personal Durable Commodities Loan.
#Person2#: OK, what does that entail?
#Person1#: It's not too much trouble to do it this way and remember, your certifica... | Jenny recommends a Personal Durable Commodities Loan to Mr. Zu and introduces the loan in detail. Mr. Zu's willing to go ahead. | loan |
train_10201 | #Person1#: May I have a menu, please?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: Could you tell me how this thing is cooked?
#Person2#: Lobster? It is steamed and served with our special sauce.
#Person1#: Is it good?
#Person2#: Sure. It is a most popular dish.
#Person1#: I think I will try some lobster, and give me some green sa... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how the lobster is cooked. #Person1# orders some lobster and green salad. | order food |
train_10202 | #Person1#: I would like to open an account please.
#Person2#: Do you have any form of ID?
#Person1#: I have my Tennis Club card. Is that good enough?
#Person2#: I ' m afraid not. It has to be a passport or a valid driver ' s license.
#Person1#: Oh... wait a minute... here ' s my driver ' s license.
#Person2#: OK, just ... | #Person1# wants to open an account with #Person1#'s driver's license. #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill out the form and explains the services. | open an account |
train_10203 | #Person1#: We will go to Luoyang for a vacation next month.
#Person2#: How long will you stay there?
#Person1#: About one week.
#Person2#: Where will you live during the vacation.
#Person1#: In the hotel.
#Person2#: Have you made a reservation?
#Person1#: Yes, we have.
#Person2#: That's OK. | #Person1# tells #Person2# they'll go to Luoyang for a vacation next month. They'll stay there for about a week and they've made a room reservation. | vacation plan |
train_10204 | #Person1#: So, Jimmy, how does it feel to have your own money?
#Person2#: It's great, dad. I don't mind delivering papers, but the real fun is collecting the money.
#Person1#: Even though you are only twelve, it is not too early to start saving a little money.
#Person2#: I have never had a bank account before. Why don'... | Jimmy feels great to have his own money. His dad tells him the advantages of keeping money in the bank and will take him to make his first deposit. | deposit |
train_10205 | #Person1#: I am dropping off my prescription to get it filled.
#Person2#: You can come back in twenty minutes, and it will be ready.
#Person1#: If I couldn ' t wait, could the prescription be mailed to me?
#Person2#: Yes, you can have it delivered or filled at any location in our HMO.
#Person1#: When should I take this... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about how the prescription can be mailed and how #Person1# can take this medication. | medication |
train_10206 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm George. I'll be your waiter this evening. Are you ready to order or do you need a few more minutes?
#Person2#: I'm ready now. I'd like the roast chicken and a side order of corn.
#Person1#: And would you like an appetizer before your meal? The soup of the day is our delicious tomato soup.
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# orders roast chicken, a side order of corn, a garden salad, and iced tea with George's assistance. | order food |
train_10207 | #Person1#: Mr. Bryant? Hi, I'm Mike from Florence Incorporated. I'll glad you made it okay. How was your flight?
#Person2#: It was pretty bumpy, also a bit long, all together about 5 hours.
#Person1#: That is a long flight. You had a layover too, is that right? You must be tired.
#Person2#: Actually I feel quite rested... | Mike from Florence Incorporated meets Mr. Bryant. Mr. Bryant tells Mike about his flight. Mike tells him about the arrangements Mike made for him, including the hotel, the restaurant, and sightseeing around Seattle. | social meeting |
train_10208 | #Person1#: hi, Lander. What's wrong?
#Person2#: I can hardly make ends meet these days.
#Person1#: same here. I have't brought any new clothes for three months.
#Person2#: my income remains the same but prices just continue to rise.
#Person1#: true. The news says that there is a general increase in the price of daily n... | Lander and #Person1# can hardly make ends meet since prices continue to rise while the income remains the same. They talk about inflation and they decide to tighten the budget and cut the spending. | cost of living |
train_10209 | #Person1#: Where do you see yourself three years from now?
#Person2#: Working for your company, as the top administrative assistant in your firm!
#Person1#: Good answer, B - good answer! Seriously, though, are you interested in staying in a staff-level position, or would you hope to move into management someday?
#Perso... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s thoughts about #Person2#'s prospects in #Person1#'s firm. | prospect |
train_10210 | #Person1#: Strange looking handle on that coffee mug, isn't it?
#Person2#: We submitted two designs to our buyers, this one and one with the mug indented to form a grip. They chose this one.
#Person1#: What's the advantage? Price, I suppose.
#Person2#: No, this type cleans better, no crevices between the body and handl... | #Person1# thinks the handle of the coffee mug looks strange. #Person2# tells #Person1# the advantage of this design and how they make deliveries on such orders. | business talk |
train_10211 | #Person1#: Bob! Your eyes look bloodshot. Did you not sleep well?
#Person2#: I had a drop too much last night. I attended a banquet given by a Chinese colleague of mine. And it was startling for me to find that people are forced to drink against their will on a Chinese table.
#Person1#: you have it right. Alcohol is a ... | Bob had a drop too much last night and feels surprised about Chinese alcohol culture. #Person1# tells him alcohol is a medium for communicating emotion in China and explains it detailedly. Bob decides to preface a toast next time stating he can't drink anymore. | Chinese alcohol culture |
train_10212 | #Person1#: Have you seen this?
#Person2#: What?
#Person1#: They killed another hostage.
#Person2#: Oh, how awful. What a terrible thing to do.
#Person1#: I agree completely. I just don't understand what's wrong with them. Don't they have any humanity?
#Person2#: Well, maybe they've got a point. I mean, I suspect that t... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the news that the kidnappers killed another hostage. #Person1# thinks hey should give in to the kidnappers to avoid more deaths while #Person1# thinks the opposite. #Person2# shares a story of #Person2#'s colleague being kidnapped in Balkans. | kidnapper |
train_10213 | #Person1#: Who's that striking woman over there?
#Person2#: Hm? Oh, that's Alice. She's totally mad. Don't get yourself in a room alone with her.
#Person1#: Really? Why not? She looks great.
#Person2#: Yes, I know, but she's dangerous.
#Person1#: Really? Tell me more.
#Person2#: Well, I'm not one to gossip, as you know... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the rumor that Alice sued her former boss for sexual harassment. #Person2# asks #Person1# about the affair between #Person1# and #Person1#'s secretary. #Person1# avoids the question. | gossip |
train_10214 | #Person1#: Hey, Teresa, meet the new neighbors yet?
#Person2#: Actually, I popped in them last night.
#Person1#: OK, let's cut to the chase. what are they like?
#Person2#: Well, they're really beautiful people.
#Person1#: I'll say, she is really stacked, isn't she?
#Person2#: Yeah, she is a neck-off for sure.
#Person1#... | Teresa tells #Person1# she met her neighbors. She thinks they're beautiful people. | new neighbors |
train_10215 | #Person1#: What are you going to do for your year abroad, Tim?
#Person2#: Study study study! I want to learn a lot.
#Person1#: You're going to take courses?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to take some university courses there.
#Person1#: Sounds hard.
#Person2#: Yes, but I think it's probably for the best.
#Person1#: Won't y... | Tim tells #Person1# he's going to take some university courses for the year abroad. | future plan |
train_10216 | #Person1#: What are you doing this weekend?
#Person2#: Nothing much. I'm going to the cinema on Friday night but that's all I have planned.
#Person1#: So you're free on Saturday night?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Would you like to have dinner with me?
#Person2#: Oh, that would be lovely. Shall we say seven o'cl... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s plan for Friday night. #Person1# invites #Person2# to dinner on Saturday night. | weekend plan |
train_10217 | #Person1#: Joanne, let's not make this divorce any more acrimonious than it already is, okay? Let's just get down to business and start dividing this stuff up fairly, so we can go our separate ways, alright?
#Person2#: Fine with me. I just want to get this over with. It's important we make a clean break. I should have ... | Joanne and Jeff are dividing the stuff up for their divorce. Joanne'll keep the cheesy disco albums and the gramophone while Jeff'll keep the albums he contributed and the silver tea set. Then the old photographs bring back old memories which remind them that they still love each other. | division of property |
train_10218 | #Person1#: so, your friend's getting married on Saturday. What have you bought her as a wedding gift. I find is so hard to choose the right gift.
#Person2#: my friend and her fiance had a really good idea. They have cut out pictures from catalogues and pasted them in a notebook. The picture are of things they want. Peo... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s friend and her fiance had a good idea about wedding gifts. They got a notebook in which there are pictures of the household appliance they want. #Person2# bought them a sewing machine. | choose wedding gifts |
train_10219 | #Person1#: Come on. Plenty of room upstairs. Fares please!
#Person2#: One to the beach. How much is it?
#Person1#: One dollar. . . I'm short of change this morning.
#Person2#: Sorry. I can wait a moment.
#Person1#: Good, here's your ticket and four dollars change.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person2# gets a room to the beach with #Person1#'s assistance. | get a room |
train_10220 | #Person1#: What's wrong? You don't like ancient Egypt?
#Person2#: Actually, I don't like history. Lately, these shows are always about the Pyramids.
#Person1#: The Pyramids are amazing! Millions of gigantic stones. . . each one perfect. . .
#Person2#: And nobody knows who built them, right? It's a total mystery!
#Perso... | #Person1# thinks the pyramids are amazing while #Person2# thinks it's a total mystery. | pyramids |
train_10221 | #Person1#: As an experienced interviewer, could you tell me what kind of behavior the interviewer hates most?
#Person2#: Rudeness. You are not expected to sit down before being invited, and you shouldn't throw yourself into the chair like you're loading heavy baggage.
#Person1#: And we should have good sitting posture.... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the interviewer hates rudeness the most. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the ideal sitting posture and manners of putting the belongings. | interviewing manners |
train_10222 | #Person1#: Good morning. I'd like to ask some questions about your insurance policies.
#Person2#: Of course. Please sit down. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I bought a house recently and would like to insure it and its content.
#Person2#: I see. Here's a pamphlet about our home insurance policy. We've named our policy ... | #Person1# consults #Person2# about their insurance policies. #Person1# wants to insure #Person1#'s newly-bought house and its content. #Person2# asks for the price of the house and the address, then #Person2# explains the advantage of having higher deductibles. #Person1#'ll do some calculations before deciding. | house insurance consultation |
train_10223 | #Person1#: I can promise you that, if you buy our product, you will be getting A-l quality.
#Person2#: I've looked at your units, and am very happy with them. Your goods are all far above standard quality.
#Person1#: We spend a lot of money to make sure that our quality is much better. We won't sacrifice quality for qu... | #Person1# assures #Person2# #Person1#'s products are of high quality. #Person2#'s interested to place an order and requests to see the Loyd's surveyor report. | business talk |
train_10224 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Wait a minute, please.
#Person1#: Have you made a reservation?
#Person2#: No, I'd like to book a single room with one double bed.
#Person1#: How long will you be staying?
#Person2#: 2 nights, how much does it cost?
#Person1#: A single room costs you $ 85 / day.
#Person2#: Does the ... | #Person2# books a single room with one double bed for 2 nights with #Person1#'s assistance. | book a room |
train_10225 | #Person1#: Yeah, but you guys don't stay with the same classmates all day, right?
#Person2#: Right. The people in your math class might not be the people you have science with.
#Person1#: So, you sent out invitations to your whole graduating class?
#Person2#: Yep. And the date is set for homecoming night.
#Person1#: I ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about sending out invitations to the whole graduating class for the homecoming night. | casual talk |
train_10226 | #Person1#: You are from the travel agency, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, are you Mr. James?
#Person1#: Yes, I am. Are you Miss Li from the travel agency?
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Do you mind telling me your name?
#Person2#: Of course not. My name is Li Ping. Is this all your baggage?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. I u... | Li Ping from the travel agency comes to pick up Mr. James in Hong Kong. | social talk |
train_10227 | #Person1#: Which school is your children in?
#Person2#: She is now in a private school.
#Person1#: Oh, it costs too much. It's more expensive than the public school.
#Person2#: It's idea of my husband. He is always banging the drum for better schools.
#Person1#: But the private school amount to better schools. | #Person2# tells #Person1# her daughter's in a private school. #Person1# thinks it costs much but will amount to better schools. | private school |
train_10228 | #Person1#: Hey, look at the offer I got in my e-mail. It says that I can get rich quickly while working at home!
#Person2#: Do you also believe in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy?
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: I mean that you're gullible. You shouldn't believe everything you read, especially on the Internet.
... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the offer in the e-mail to get rich while working at home. #Person2# tells #Person1# it sounds like a pyramid scheme and explains it in detail. #Person1#'ll be more careful about what #Person1# reads on the Internet. | Internet scam |
train_10229 | #Person1#: I didn't see you in creative writing class today. What happened?
#Person2#: Oh, just a dentist appointment. That's all. Say, did we get a new assignment for next week?
#Person1#: Yeah. A really interesting one, actually. We're supposed to write a short story that has some sort of limitation or, or, constrain... | #Person2# didn't attend the creative writing class for a dentist appointment. #Person1# tells #Person2# the new assignment for next week. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# about a strange French book in which there isn't a single e and the translator manages to translate it into English without one e. #Person2#'s interest... | writing class |
train_10230 | #Person1#: Excuse me, please. I seem to have lost my purse.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. Well, I'll have to fill out this lost and found report for you. It was a purse, you say?
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: What is it like, ma'am?
#Person1#: Well, it's a black leather one with my driver's license, some name cards, and ... | Mrs. Jane Thomas claims she lost her purse. She tells #Person2# what it's like, when and where she last had it, and her name, address, and phone number. | a lost purse |
train_10231 | #Person1#: Everyone seems to be on a diet nowadays. Have you noticed that?
#Person2#: Everyone seems to talk about that, especially girls.
#Person1#: A friend of mine was on a sweet potato diet. He ate a sweet potato for breakfast, a sweet potato for lunch and another one for supper.
#Person2#: That's bad for his healt... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s friend's experience of going on a diet and falling sick. #Person2# thinks people should eat a balanced diet and exercise more to lose weight. | lose weight |
train_10232 | #Person1#: This is Lisa Meyer in the WBZ newsroom, talking with Mike Bassichis, who is the director of the Gifford School, about the cleanup from last week's fire and what the possible cause of that blaze may have been.
#Person2#: We're getting ready for our entire staff to return early from vacation tomorrow whereupon... | Mike Bassichis tells Lisa Meyer in the WBZ newsroom about the cleanup from last week's fire and what the possible cause of that blaze may have been. | news program |
train_10233 | #Person1#: Hi, my name is Christa and I have a friend Mary, whose son is taking guitar lessons from you, and she suggested I call you.
#Person2#: OK. Will the lessons be for yourself or your son?
#Person1#: I want to learn. My son is only three.
#Person2#: Fine. Have you had any musical experience before?
#Person1#: We... | Christa wants to learn the guitar from #Person2#, who is recommended by Mary. #Person2# tells Christa the time for the lesson and the cost. Christa'll come on Wednesdays. | learn the guitar |
train_10234 | #Person1#: What's the matter? Your bike is in bad shape.
#Person2#: It was hit by a car yesterday.
#Person1#: Good God! Were you hurt?
#Person2#: I'm all right. I was not riding it then.
#Person1#: Oh, good for you! But what happened?
#Person2#: I was in a hurry yesterday and I put the bike at the back of a car.
#Perso... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s bike was run over by a car yesterday. #Person2# planned to go sightseeing with friends by bike. #Person1# lends #Person2# #Person1#'s bike. | bike |
train_10235 | #Person1#: Now, could you tell me where the idea for the business first came from?
#Person2#: Well, the original shop was opened by a retired printer by the name of Gruby. Mr. Gruby being left-handed himself, thought of the idea to try to promote a few products for left-handers.
#Person1#: And how did he then go about ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how their business for the left-handed began and developed. Then #Person2# tells #Person1# about the commission and the range of their stock and explains the competition on the market. | business introduction |
train_10236 | #Person1#: What are you going to do with your house when you want to move away?
#Person2#: I intend to sell it. Then I decide to rent it.
#Person1#: You think you can get more to rent it than to sell it?
#Person2#: I suppose so. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'ll rent the house to get more. | rent the house |
train_10237 | #Person1#: Dr. Steven, I am thinking about changing my major before the end of the freshman year.
#Person2#: What are you studying now?
#Person1#: I am taking three genera] requirements and American history and American literature this semester. Last semester I took four requirements and freshman French.
#Person2#: I b... | #Person2# wants to change #Person2#'s major and tells Dr. Steven what courses #Person2# had taken. Dr. Steven tells #Person2# #Person2# can change the major without losing any credit hours and students don't start practical training until the sophomore year. | change the major |
train_10238 | #Person1#: Hello, Macy Agency.
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to book a return ticket from London to Paris on Monday, July 14th, please.
#Person1#: Yes, Madam. We have a flight at 14: 30, Is that suitable?
#Person2#: Oh, that's fine. And how much will that cost, please?
#Person1#: The price is $ 420 for the return f... | Susan Smith phones Macy Agency to book a return ticket from London to Paris on July 14th at 14: 30 with #Person1#'s assistance. | book a ticket |
train_10239 | #Person1#: Don't talk too much, Tom. We are on duty today, we should hurry up.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Tom, your task is to clean the blackboard.
#Person2#: How about yourself?
#Person1#: I'm going to sweep the floor first.
#Person2#: Daniel, I am not tall enough to reach the end of the blackboard.
#Person1#: St... | Daniel and Tom are on duty today. Daniel asks Tom to clean the blackboard and the podium and Daniel'll sweep the floor. | duty cleaning |
train_10240 | #Person1#: OK Mark, it's your turn to ring the doorbell. I did it last time.
#Person2#: I hate going door to door, and I hate asking for money.
#Person1#: But we need to raise enough money for the school fundraiser so that our class can win the pizza party! You do want to have a pizza party, don't you?
#Person2#: Ye... | #Person1# and Mark are going door to door to raise money for the school fundraiser. They come to a house but nobody seems to be at home. They talk about Chrismas ornaments, then a man opens the door and tells them he allows no soliciting. | raise money |
train_10241 | #Person1#: And there's a little upside-down Dilbert on the underside.
#Person2#: When you flip the tie up, he's right side up. Brilliant.
#Person1#: My dad will love this. He's a Dilbert fan.
#Person2#: I wouldn't mind having one myself. . .
#Person1#: Model it for me.
#Person2#: OK!
#Person1#: Wow! You look just... | #Person1# and #Person2# are choosing a tie. #Person1# models a tie for #Person2#. #Person1# thinks #Person2# looks as dorky as Dilbert. | tie |
train_10242 | #Person1#: Have you seen Kate recently, Vicki?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. I saw her a couple of days ago. She hasn't been very well in the last couple of weeks.
#Person1#: Has she seen a doctor since she's been ill?
#Person2#: Yes, she has. The doctor told her to take it easy for a while, but she hasn't been taking his ad... | Vicki tells #Person1# Kate hasn't been very well since she didn't have a good rest as the doctor suggested. Vicki thinks #Person1# should see Vicki and show #Person1#'s concern for her. | a sick friend |
train_10243 | #Person1#: Hey, Jeffrey! Why don't you take this pensonality survey? I'll tell you what kind of person you are.
#Person2#: I'm the kind of person who doesn't like personality surveys.
#Person1#: Oh, come on Jeffrey! I'd read to you.
#Person2#: Alright, go ahead.
#Person1#: Question one says, 'Do you think of yourself a... | #Person1# asks Jeffrey to take a personality survey. Jeffrey tells #Person2# he thinks he's lazy, patient, fun-loving, open, not talkative, shy, unorganized, and unimaginative. | personality survey |
train_10244 | #Person1#: Do you want to go to the Carver Center art exhibition this Saturday?
#Person2#: I can't. I have to study for my law final tomorrow.
#Person1#: Law? I thought you were an art major.
#Person2#: I decided to change to a major that was more practical.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I really loved your painti... | #Person2# can't go to the Carver Center art exhibition for #Person2# has to study for law final. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# changed the major from art to law, which was more practical. | change the major |
train_10245 | #Person1#: What do you do in your spare time?
#Person2#: I have many hobbies. I like almost all kinds of sports, and I also like to listen to classical music.
#Person1#: What sports do you like best?
#Person2#: Football, it's a very exciting game, because it keeps you alert and I also enjoy the team spirit of football.... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes sports and #Person2# likes football best. #Person1# likes reading and Dickens is #Person1#'s favorite author. | hobby |
train_10246 | #Person1#: It's only five o'clock now. We're supposed to check in at the counter thirty minutes before our plane takes off.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. The boarding time on the ticket says 7:05. We're going to take off at 7:35. We still have plenty of time to enjoy something.
#Person1#: Let's enjoy a meal and then buy some... | There's plenty of time before the plane takes off, so #Person1# and #Person2# decide to enjoy a meal and buy some souvenirs. | hobby |
train_10247 | #Person1#: Andy, you've been so busy lately that we don't see you anymore.
#Person2#: I've been trying to finish this research project, so that I can present my findings at the conference in July.
#Person1#: But that's two months away. You've still got a lot of time.
#Person2#: Not really. You see, I finished all the r... | Andy tells #Person1# he's been busy finishing the research project. #Person1# offers to type up his paper. | research project |
train_10248 | #Person1#: Next, please.
#Person2#: Yes, I just received a telephone bill and there's a problem with it.
#Person1#: And what exactly is the problem?
#Person2#: There is a call to Finland on there, and I don't know anyone in Finland. I'm upset. Could you please take the charge off my bill?
#Person1#: May I see your bill... | #Person2# claims there's a problem with #Person2#'s telephone bill. #Person1# takes the call off and takes the charge off #Person2#'s bill. | complaint |
train_10249 | #Person1#: Tell me about yourself.
#Person2#: I was born and raised in Beijing. I attended Peking University and received my bachelor's degree in Economics. I have worked for 2 years as a financial consultant in Beijing for China Pacific Insurance Co. Ltd.
#Person1#: What type of position are you looking for?
#Person2#... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s educational background, ideal job choice, previous working experience, greatest strength, and weakness. #Person2# also explains why #Person2# wants the job and when #Person2# can start working. | job interview |
train_10250 | #Person1#: Hi Joe, how are you doing today?
#Person2#: Things are going good today. How have you been doing, Mary?
#Person1#: Things are going well for me, Joe.
#Person2#: Want to go see a movie tonight?
#Person1#: My parents are taking me to dinner tonight.
#Person2#: Could you go with me to the movies on Friday night... | Joe invites Mary to a movie. Mary agrees to watch on Friday rather than today and chooses another movie. | invitation |
train_10251 | #Person1#: Good morning! I am a new comer in our office.
#Person2#: Good morning! Welcome to our office!
#Person1#: Nice to meet you! My name is Grace Williams.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you too! I am Peter Smith.
#Person1#: Today is my first day at work!
#Person2#: Well, hope you will enjoy your first day! Just ask me i... | Grace Williams, as a newcomer, comes to the office. Grace and Peter introduce themselves to each other. | social meeting |
train_10252 | #Person1#: How are the children doing in your class, Jane?
#Person2#: They're all doing fine. Let me show you some of their pictures.
#Person1#: Which child is this?
#Person2#: That's Charles.
#Person1#: What a large child!
#Person2#: All my children are large.
#Person1#: And which child is this?
#Person2#: That's Jame... | Jane shows #Person1# some pictures of the children in her class. Jane thinks all the children are large and agile. | children |
train_10253 | #Person1#: Excuse me, bags aren't permitted inside the supermarket.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Don't worry. Just check in your bag before entering.
#Person2#: Thanks. Could you tell me where I should deposit my bag?
#Person1#: The checkroom is just behind the front door.
#Person2#: OK. I will deposit my bag r... | #Person1# tells #Person2# bags aren't permitted inside the supermarket. #Person2#'ll deposit it. | deposit bags |
train_10254 | #Person1#: Could we have the honor of you presence of the meeting?
#Person2#: I'm awfully sorry, I have other plan.
#Person1#: Would you prefer some other time?
#Person2#: I'd love to come other time if it can be arranged.
#Person1#: Are you quite sure you can come next Tuesday?
#Person2#: Certainly, I'll be going.
#Pe... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss a time for #Person2# to attend the meeting. | time arrangement |
train_10255 | #Person1#: Excuse me, where is the nearest gas station?
#Person2#: Go along this street to the traffic lights.
#Person1#: To the traffic lights?
#Person2#: That's right, and turn left at the lights.
#Person1#: Left at the lights?
#Person2#: And then right at the bridge.
#Person1#: Right at the bridge?
#Person2#: Yes. T... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the gas station. | ask for directions |
train_10256 | #Person1#: Hello. Is this Ann?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Kelly?
#Person1#: Yes, it's me.
#Person2#: Do you have a cold?
#Person1#: No. Worse than that. I have a flu. I'm in bed with a fever.
#Person2#: Oh, no! What about your presentation today?
#Person1#: I'd like to do it, of course. But I just can't. I'm afraid I'd fal... | Kelly tells Ann that she has flu and wants to call a day off. Ann asks Kelly to cancel her appointments today and tells Mr. Morley, but Ann wants to reserve tomorrow's appointments. Kelly advises her to see a doctor and make herself chicken soup, but Kelly feels very nauseous. | office |
train_10257 | #Person1#: Post office offer lots of services nowadays, don't they? Years age, you only really used the post office to send mail, save money, and send or collect money.
#Person2#: Nowadays, they offer so many services, you hardly know which one to choose. Take mailing for example. Do you send something first class or s... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about post offices' changes. Post offices now have various services and even sell food, newspapers and cards. #Person2# thinks the change is better for some things, but it also increases the waiting time for posting. | post office |
train_10258 | #Person1#: I really need to find a parking spot.
#Person2#: Are you looking for a space on or off campus?
#Person1#: Do you know any spaces on campus?
#Person2#: You can park in the student parking structure.
#Person1#: Where is it located?
#Person2#: You'll find the parking structure on the west side of the campus.
#P... | #Person1# needs to find a parking spot on campus. #Person2# suggests the student parking structure but doesn't know whether it's full now. | parking |
train_10259 | #Person1#: Excuse me! I don't have time to waste. I've been here almost one full hour!
#Person2#: Sorry, madam. You have to wait your turn. The parking lot is full.
#Person1#: Unbelievable! Parking in this city is such a nightmare!
#Person2#: Madam, patience is a virtue.
#Person1#: Oh, gosh! I have to go to the restroo... | #Person1#'s angry about waiting for parking for too long. #Person2# asks #Person1# to be patient. | parking |
train_10260 | #Person1#: Do you like plum blossoms?
#Person2#: Certainly. I prefer the winter and I love plum blossoms much more.
#Person1#: It's snowing heavily. What about taking a walk?
#Person2#: Seeking plum blossoms with stepping on the snow? That's a good idea. Let's go!
#Person1#: What a heavy snow!
#Person2#: Take care! Don... | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to seek plum blossoms with stepping on the snow. Finally, they smell the sweet scent of plum blossoms. | plum blossom |
train_10261 | #Person1#: Hello, are you interested in this Honda?
#Person2#: Hi, I am just looking.
#Person1#: It's a good car.
#Person2#: What year is it?
#Person1#: 1999.
#Person2#: How about the mileage?
#Person1#: 6, 000 miles, all highway mileage.
#Person2#: What do you mean 7B
#Person1#: Highway miles are not as bad as local m... | #Person1# introduces #Person2# about a Honda car's mileage, warranty and price. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'ll think about it. | shopping |
train_10262 | #Person1#: Give these sales figures a look. It's pretty depressing. We're way in the red this year. We can't afford to keep going like this for much longer.
#Person2#: You're right, we need to start making money soon, or at least manage to break even. But I think that the market is slowly beginning to heat up--sales ar... | #Person1# and #Person2# find the sales figures are pretty depressing. #Person2# is optimistic at first but realizes the seriousness after #Person1# analyzes the market. | sales figures |
train_10263 | #Person1#: Have you been having any problems lately?
#Person2#: No, but the nurse at school says that I should have my blood pressure checked.
#Person1#: Do you have a history of high blood pressure?
#Person2#: No, I have never been told that I have high blood pressure.
#Person1#: High blood pressure is called the sile... | #Person1# is helping #Person2# to check the blood pressure. #Person1# tells #Person2# how to check the blood pressure and explains the reading. | blood pressure |
train_10264 | #Person1#: Have you heard about the robbery?
#Person2#: I saw the whole thing happen.
#Person1#: For real?
#Person2#: I was in the bank during the robbery.
#Person1#: What went down?
#Person2#: Some dude came into the bank with a gun.
#Person1#: Are you serious?
#Person2#: When he pulled out the gun, I got so scared.
#... | #Person2# tells #Person1# what happened during the robbery as an eyewitness. | robbery |
train_10265 | #Person1#: Which of the steps are you focusing on in brandgrowth Awareness, understanding, acceptance, or loyalty?
#Person2#: We're working on different steps in different areas. For example, our Colbert line is thriving in American markets, we've already reached the loyalty stage. In Asia, however, it's a different st... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the different steps in different areas by examples and how to increase understanding in the European sector. | business talk |
train_10266 | #Person1#: This shirt is really nice.
#Person2#: You have a very good taste, sir. Would you like to try it on?
#Person1#: OK. I'll try on a medium size.
#Person2#: Here you are
#Person1#: Where is the fitting room?
#Person2#: It's just around the comer.
#Person1#: It's too big for me. Do you have a smaller one?
#Person... | #Person1#'s trying on a shirt and #Person2# helps him get one with the proper size. | shopping |
train_10267 | #Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me which line I'm supposed to stand in to buy bubble wrap and to post a package?
#Person2#: You can buy the bubble wrap here, but you'll have to stand in line over here to post your package.
#Person1#: That's a really long line. How long do you think it'll take to get through all th... | #Person2# tells #Person1# which line #Person1# should stand in to buy bubble wrap and to post a package. #Person2# also helps #Person1# buy stamps and the bubble wrap. | posting service |
train_10268 | #Person1#: Taylor, you're looking a little pale. Are you sure you want to hand out nametags?
#Person2#: Do I have a choice? You said the guy who was supposed to do it didn't show.
#Person1#: True. Keep up the good work. Hello, welcome to the reunion of the Class of'93.
#Person2#: Just come over here, sir. First you nee... | #Person1# finds Taylor look pale, but Taylor has no choice but to work. They keep handing out the nametags. | reunion |
train_10269 | #Person1#: Can I help you in any way?
#Person2#: I would like to see your summer suits.
#Person1#: How do you like this pattern? The pink suits you well.
#Person2#: Will it wash well and the color won't fade?
#Person1#: It's of good quality. | #Person1# helps #Person2# choose a pink suit with good quality. | shopping |
train_10270 | #Person1#: Could you bring me some food, please?
#Person2#: Sure. What do you fancy?
#Person1#: Can I have a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare?
#Person2#: Sir, the filet mignon was so popular tonight that we ran out. May I suggest the porterhouse?
#Person1#: Oh, no filet? Okay, porterhous... | #Person2# helps #Person1# order some food that will be charged to #Person1#'s amenities account. | restaurant service |
train_10271 | #Person1#: Is your application successful?
#Person2#: Yes, they notify me to work next week.
#Person1#: Where on earth will you work in?
#Person2#: It is a pretty big mechanical company. I am assigned to work in the assembly shop.
#Person1#: How long will you work a day?
#Person2#: My working hours aren't fixed, someti... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s new job. #Person2# tells #Person1# the work schedule, salary, welfare facilities and company union. #Person1# asks #Person2# to consider dearly before going to work. | job |
train_10272 | #Person1#: Have you ever worked as a tour guide?
#Person2#: I have a little experience. I guided a few foreign tourists around Beijing last year as a part-time job. I showed them to the Great Wall, the Imperial Palace, and the Summer Palace.
#Person1#: Then you may know that it's hard work.
#Person2#: Yes, I know. A fr... | #Person1# asks Mr. Sun about his previous working experience as a tour guide and his job application. Mr. Sun also asks #Person1# about his chance of being an overseas tour guide and the time that he gets the decision. | job interview |
train_10273 | #Person1#: I'm afraid we are really short staffed this week, Mr. Cranial. I'd like to accommodate you, but I just don't think I'll have the time.
#Person2#: Are you telling me you're not going to meet with me?
#Person1#: Not at all, sir. I'd just like to push it up to next week. I'll have a lot more free time at the be... | #Person2# wants to push up the meeting to next week because of lacking time. Mr. Cranial accepts unwillingly. | office |
train_10274 | #Person1#: Paul, we haven't gone out for over a month. Let's go somewhere this evening.
#Person2#: Fine. Where would you like to go? Look in the newspaper to get information about the movies or the theatre.
#Person1#: I see that a new play opened this week.
#Person2#: It seemed very bad. The newspaper story said it was... | #Person1# and Paul decide to go out this evening. But after checking the information about the movies, they have no idea where to go. | evening plan |
train_10275 | #Person1#: Are you doing anything on Monday?
#Person2#: Nothing special. Why? What's on Monday?
#Person1#: I thought I'd have a party.
#Person2#: Nice. What time?
#Person1#: Evening. Nine o'clock. That sort of time.
#Person2#: What's the celebration?
#Person1#: Well, it's my birthday on Saturday, but I'll be away the w... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s birthday party and tells #Person2# the reasons for choosing Monday to celebrate. | party |
train_10276 | #Person1#: Jenny, how about a drink after work? A restaurant has just opened in front of the station. We can have some home cooking. My treat.
#Person2#: Thank you for inviting me, but today I have to practice driving. The Driving Competition is drawing near. It takes place next month.
#Person1#: OK. That reminds me. I... | #Person1# invites Jenny to have a drink, but Jenny has to practice driving. That reminds #Person1# to play golf which Jenny thinks is too expensive. | invitation |
train_10277 | #Person1#: Are you tired of driving?
#Person2#: No, I'm doing fine.
#Person1#: What did I do with my briefcase?
#Person2#: Isn't it on the back seat?
#Person1#: No, I don't see it. All my important papers are in it.
#Person2#: You may have left it at the hotel. Should we turn around and go hack?
#Person1#: Well, I gues... | #Person1# may have left the briefcase at the hotel, so #Person2# has to drive back. | driving |
train_10278 | #Person1#: I just received an Email from one of my former classmates. I was surprised. I hadn't heard from him for ages.
#Person2#: Well, I've been out of touch with most of my old friends. Only one or two still drop me a line occasionally. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their contact with former classmates. | contact |
train_10279 | #Person1#: Hello, is this the Reception Desk?
#Person2#: Yes, may I help you?
#Person1#: This is Henry Jones in Room 742. I checked in about ten minutes ago. And there is a problem.
#Person2#: Ah, yes, Mr. Jones. How can I help you?
#Person1#: The bathroom is in an absolutely terrible condition. When I tried the shower... | Henry Jones calls to #Person2# to tell the condition of the bathroom and asks for a fix-up. #Person2# apologizes and promises to solve the problem. | hotel service |
train_10280 | #Person1#: Hello, it is Carol, isn't it?
#Person2#: Oh. Mike! Oh, my goodness! I haven't seen you for ages. It's so nice to see you!
#Person1#: Nice to see you after all these years. What've you been doing?
#Person2#: Well, I've tried many things after we left school. Now I'm working for a large oil company, er ... in ... | Mike and Carol share their jobs: Mike is working in a law firm and Carol is in charge of sales in a large company. They both enjoy their work. | social meeting |
train_10281 | #Person1#: Oh, it's broken! Jacky is not going to be happy when he sees this. It's his favorite CD! He'll tell mum.
#Person2#: Please Kathy, can I borrow ten dollars? I'll buy him a new one and I will clean up your room. | #Person2# broke Jacky's CD and begs Kathy for some money to buy a new one. | family |
train_10282 | #Person1#: Hi, Tracy. I went into the college today to find out about evening classes.
#Person2#: I still remember the painting course had so many people in it that you couldn't really get any personal help.
#Person1#: Yes, but they have decided to limit the number this year, so if you want to do it you have to book a ... | #Person1# tells Tracy about the evening classes of computing where the number of students will be limited this year. Tracy wants something relaxing and cheap, so #Person1# advises Tracy to try Spanish. | evening course |
train_10283 | #Person1#: Millions of amateur investors like you, have to rely on a dizzying array of financial newspapers, magazines and commentators to get investment information.
#Person2#: Yes. It's sometimes scary if you think of the tremendous amount of media we face every day.
#Person1#: It's like information overload , not ... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the problems of getting investment information from a tremendous amount of media such as financial newspapers, magazines, and commentators. They discuss which one does the best job of checking facts and how to broadcast companies get their information. | financial media |
train_10284 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, ma'am. Can I help you find anything?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm just looking.
#Person1#: We have a special on these skirts this week. Would you like to try one on?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't need any skirts.
#Person1#: How about a blouse? This one here is the latest fashion.
#Pers... | #Person1# keeps recommending different clothes to #Person2#, but #Person2# only wants to browse alone. #Person2# finally can't bear it and goes away. | shopping |
train_10285 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Could you help me?
#Person2#: Certainly. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I'm looking for a leather belt for my husband.
#Person2#: Do you know what size he wears?
#Person1#: Size 36. . . I think.
#Person2#: And what color would you like?
#Person1#: Dark brown,if you have it.
#Person2#: Ok... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to choose a size 36 dark brown leather belt for #Person2#'s husband and #Person2# buys it by cash. | shopping |
train_10286 | #Person1#: Are you have a hand in locking into the case?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: How do you feel about it?
#Person2#: It is really a hard nut to crack. The problem is that the crime was done without leaving any trace. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the case is hard because of no trace. | solve a crime |
train_10287 | #Person1#: Daniel, you can't spit the gum everywhere.
#Person2#: Come on, just a little piece.
#Person1#: Do you know how many people chew gum everyday?
#Person2#: I have no idea.
#Person1#: Just in Beijing, people consume 300, 000 pieces of gum every day.
#Person2#: That's amazing.
#Person1#: If all the people s... | #Person1# asks Daniel not to spit gums everywhere and behave himself. Daniel promises not to do that again. | family |
train_10288 | #Person1#: Waiter, a menu please!
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Thank you. Could you tell me the specials today?
#Person2#: The special today is fried chicken, and beef is good too.
#Person1#: Ok, let's think about it for a minute.
#Person2#: Well, I'll be back in a minute. | #Person1# asks the waiter for a menu and today's specials. | restaurant service |
train_10289 | #Person1#: I want something sweet after dinner.
#Person2#: What do you have in mind?
#Person1#: A dessert sounds nice.
#Person2#: What kind are you thinking of getting?
#Person1#: I want to get some pie.
#Person2#: What kind of pie do you want?
#Person1#: I have no idea.
#Person2#: Do you want to know what kind of pie ... | #Person1# finally decides to get apple pie after dinner because of the idea shared by #Person2#. | dessert discussion |
train_10290 | #Person1#: I can't wait for my birthday party this Saturday evening. I hope it will be better this year. I'm hoping for something surprising and a lot of gifts.
#Person2#: It will be. There will be a lot of people at your party.
#Person1#: I know my friends are preparing to give me a big surprise these days.
#Person2#:... | #Person1# can't wait for #Person1#'s birthday party and tells #Person2# #Person1# saw the friends are preparing to give a surprise. | birthday party |
train_10291 | #Person1#: Albert and I need a lot of things to furnish our house. But I don't know where the best place to shop is. Could you give me some advice, Jack?
#Person2#: Sure, Carol. What kind of things do you need right now?
#Person1#: Well, we have most of the furniture already. But Albert wants to set up a little office ... | Carol asks Jack for advice on where to buy office facilities. Jack suggests an office supply store and Carol writes down the name. | furnishing |
train_10292 | #Person1#: What are you going to do, mom?
#Person2#: I'm going to mend and paint the shelves in your bedroom today.
#Person1#: Great, anything I can do to help?
#Person2#: Yes, you can go to the shop and get me a new paintbrush. This one is too old. But before you do that, ask your father what he's done with the knife.... | #Person1#'s mom is going to mend and paint the shelves and #Person1# wants to offer help. | family |
train_10293 | #Person1#: Hello, Nora. I heard about a flat that might interest you girls. It's near the central bus station on the main road and about 75 pounds a week. Quite reasonable. The problem is, it's only got 2 bedrooms, but I expect two of you could share.
#Person2#: Well, as long as it isn't me, I've got to have my own roo... | #Person1# tells Nora a flat with only two bedrooms, so Nora needs to share one. But Nora prefers to have her own room. #Person1# asks her to answer quickly. | new flat |
train_10294 | #Person1#: I'm surprised to see you here. Jeremy told me that you were on vacation.
#Person2#: Yeah. We were visiting some relatives in Sydney, but we return last night.
#Person1#: Oh, I've wanted to go to Australia ever since I was little. Tell me what it was like.
#Person2#: It was wonderful. We fed kangaroos, walkth... | #Person1# meets #Person2# and asks #Person2# to tell the experience in Australia. Then they start to talk about the price of the flights to Australia. | trip |
train_10295 | #Person1#: It's too hot. I'm not sure I can walk anymore.
#Person2#: Oh, come on, you're not so old. I want to go to Monkey Island.
#Person1#: Great. Let's go. I love monkeys. That's why I started dating with you.
#Person2#: You're very funny today. As for me, I've always loved elephants and bears. I like their smell. ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are visiting the zoo and it is too hot. They think how zoos treat animals is better than here. They joke about treating polar bear iced coffee and moving away to Alaska with that bear, then they are going to Monkey Island. | visit the zoo |
train_10296 | #Person1#: Hi Bill, I saw your grandma yesterday.
#Person2#: Oh where was that?
#Person1#: I was running around the track at my college and there she was walking around the same track.
#Person2#: Grannie always tries to stay fit and healthy. She is always making us kids eat the proper foods.
#Person1#: Well, it pays of... | #Person1# met Bill's grandmother yesterday who always tries to stay fit and healthy. | grandmother |
train_10297 | #Person1#: I have been very busy this year, too many things to be solve. I have been always working late, often taking work home and taking no vacation. I feel really exhausted.
#Person2#: You should ask for a holiday and relax yourself for a little bit. You worked so hard.
#Person1#: You are right. For the past few we... | #Person1# has been busy this year. #Person2# suggests #Person1# ask for a holiday from work. | vacation |
train_10298 | #Person1#: Why don ' t you sit down and relax, darling?
#Person2#: I don ' t want to.
#Person1#: Well, come and talk to me then.
#Person2#: Certainly not.
#Person1#: May I turn on the radio then?
#Person2#: Turn on the radio? What for?
#Person1#: So that we can sit down together and listen to some music.
#Person2#: Lis... | #Person1# suggests that #Person2# sit down, listen to music and go to a disco, but #Person2# all refuses. | being refused |
train_10299 | #Person1#: Yes, madam? Can I help you?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, please. But you are just closing, aren't you?
#Person1#: Well, yes, we are, madam. The shop shuts down in five minutes.
#Person2#: I shall not keep you long then. It was about some saucepans you had in your window last week.
#Person1#: Last week, madam? I reall... | #Person2#'s looking for some saucepans in #Person1#'s shop when the shop is going to shut down in five munites. #Person2# describes a lot about the saucepan she wants, but #Person1# still has no idea about that and suggests #Person2# come back tomorrow. #Person2# insists on looking for the saucepans and finally, she fi... | saucepans |
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