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train_2000 | #Person1#: Dad, I need a few supplies for school, and I was wondering if...
#Person2#: Yeah. There are a couple of pencils and an eraser in the kitchen drawer, I think.
#Person1#: Dad, I'm in Grade 8 now, and I need real supplies for my demanding classes.
#Person2#: Oh, so you need a ruler, too?
#Person1#: Dad, I need ... | #Person1# tries to talk her dad into buying a few expensive supplies for school. Her dad at first is unwilling but later gives in. | buy school supplies |
train_2001 | #Person1#: You look rather pale, Mr. Williams. Aren't you feeling well?
#Person2#: It's nothing serious actually. I was sick most of the night. I didn't sleep very well.
#Person1#: What seems to be the matter? Is it the flu?
#Person2#: No, I think it's something I ate. We ate at that new restaurant last night, and I mu... | Mr. Williams tells #Person1# he ate something at a restaurant and feels sick. #Person1# says Jerry has the same experience. They think the restaurant should be investigated. | a new restaurant |
train_2002 | #Person1#: How is the weather today?
#Person2#: It's very hot and humid.
#Person1#: Quite different from the forecast.
#Person2#: The weather changes often at this time of the year. It's possible to cool down in the late afternoon.
#Person1#: How are the summers here generally?
#Person2#: They are usually hot and rainy... | #Person2# tells #Person1# it's hot and humid today and the weather here in summers are usually hot and rainy. Then #Person2# suggests swimming and #Person1# agrees. | daily casual talk |
train_2003 | #Person1#: I don't think the teacher had a right to say that. The teacher was wrong to have accused her in front of the whole class.
#Person2#: You've got to be joking! It's the teacher's right to say anything wants, and if she saw Myra cheating, she certainly had the right to say so.
#Person1#: I agree she had the rig... | #Person1# and #Person2# think the teacher should talk to Myra privately even if she saw Myra cheating. | the teacher's behavior |
train_2004 | #Person1#: Where did you get your mobile? It's really cute.
#Person2#: Oh, this? I got it in Singapore. Here, do you want to take a look?
#Person1#: Thanks. Gee, it's really light!
#Person2#: Yes, it is, isn't it? A bit too light, really. What make have you got?
#Person1#: I've got an old Ericsson. Here. Take a loo... | #Person2# shows #Person1# a light mobile and #Person1# shows #Person2# an old Ericsson. #Person1# doesn't want a new one because #Person1# only needs to make and receives calls, and #Person1# thinks other functions are unreliable. | mobiles |
train_2005 | #Person1#: I was really glad to hear about your award. Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thanks, Denise. Actually, I was really surprised. I mean, there were a lot of qualified people out there.
#Person1#: Sure. But the work you did was really exceptional! You definitely deserved it!
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. I expect to s... | Denise congratulates #Person2# on #Person2#'s getting the award. | congratulation |
train_2006 | #Person1#: When were you born may I ask?
#Person2#: On 20th May 1963.
#Person1#: Do you know what it was according to the lunar calendar?
#Person2#: 27th day of the fourth month.
#Person1#: By the way , could you tell me when the film will begin?
#Person2#: It will begin at five thirty.
#Person1#: I am friaid I c... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s birthday and the beginning time of the movie. | social casual talk |
train_2007 | #Person1#: Do you use an anti-virus program to protect your computer?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I also use an anti-spyware program and a firewall. There are so many nasties on the internet and so many people who are trying to use the internet to hurt other users. You have to be very careful and keep you computer clean.
#... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# uses an anti-virus program to protect the computer and runs it every few days. #Person2# recommends an anti-virus program, and tells #Person1# what #Person2# uses the computer for. | anti-virus programs |
train_2008 | #Person1#: Hey Michelle, jump in quick. It's pouring out there!
#Person2#: Oh, hi Melissa. Are you going to the conference too? I was planning to pick up Mr. Campbell.
#Person1#: Yes, he told me. We need to pick him up at his hotel and then go to the conference.
#Person2#: Oh I see, okay. So I heard you got married.... | Melissa picks Michelle up and she is also going to pick up Mr. Campbell. Michelle congratulates Melissa on her marriage and they both agree weddings cost a lot. | social casual talk |
train_2009 | #Person1#: what do you think of studying abroad?
#Person2#: I think it's a great idea. Studying abroad will offer you plenty of new opportunities. Are you planning on going abroad?
#Person1#: yes, I hope so. I am studying for my IELTS right now.
#Person2#: which country do you want to go to?
#Person1#: I'd like to ... | #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s opinion about studying abroad. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# has already received some offers but cannot decide where to go. #Person2# gives some suggestions. | study abroad |
train_2010 | #Person1#: Hello, Chandler! How are you?
#Person2#: Fine. And you?
#Person1#: Just so so. I am too tired. My company has been holding too many training sessions lately.
#Person2#: That's good. Not evey company provides employees with training opportunity. It seems that your company wants to further develop their emp... | #Person1# complains to Chandler that #Person1#'s company holds too many training sessions occupying much of their spare time. Chandler thinks training is necessary but agrees that weekends shouldn't be occupied. | training |
train_2011 | #Person1#: Hi, Jane. Welcome back. How was the west coast?
#Person2#: Terrific. I had a wonderful time. It was really nice to get away from the city for a while.
#Person1#: What did you think of Los Angeles?
#Person2#: It was alright. I liked it better than I thought I would. It's very clean and spacious and it's got a... | Jane shares her enjoyable trip to the west coast with #Person1#. Jane likes San Francisco better due to the weather and there is much more to see and do. | the trip |
train_2012 | #Person1#: So, Marcia, what did you think?
#Person2#: Well, between Sarah Tims and Daniel Watson, I think the choice is pretty obvious.
#Person1#: So do I. Daniel looked so good on paper. His resume was a little too perfect.
#Person2#: He seemed great when I first spoke to him.
#Person1#: Yes, but first impression ofte... | #Person1# and Marcia talk about the two candidates' performance. They both think the job should be given to Sarah instead of Daniel. | two candidates |
train_2013 | #Person1#: Are the people in the store buying our products?
#Person2#: Well, we have good products. Customers think that the products are excellent.
#Person1#: But you don't order the products on time.
#Person2#: The problem isn't there. It's the central computer in New York.
#Person1#: We must improve this system.
#Pe... | #Person2# tells #Person1# customers think the products are excellent, but the problems lie in the system and the salespeople. | products selling problems |
train_2014 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Jan Erik Fredman, you are a frequent traveler, and we also know that you eat out twice a day. How come you are so fond of eating out?
#Person2#: When I got my first job back in nineteen eighty two and started traveling, I had no other choice but to eat out. I found that I felt different due to wha... | #Person1# interviews Mr. Fredman. Mr. Fredman explains why he likes eating out, how he manages to make a long list of favorite restaurants, and how he finds restaurants in detail. | eat out |
train_2015 | #Person1#: Could you tell me your education background?
#Person2#: Sure, where shall I begin?
#Person1#: Which University did you go to?
#Person2#: I went to the University of Ohio.
#Person1#: What degree did you get?
#Person2#: I got a bachelors degree.
#Person1#: What was your major?
#Person2#: I majored in English a... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s education background including #Person2#'s university, degree, major, GPA, and further education plan. | education background |
train_2016 | #Person1#: Hello, China Southern Airlines. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, could I make a reservation to New York on July 21st, next Friday?
#Person1#: Sorry, there is no flight available on July 21st.
#Person2#: That's too bad. What's the earliest flight available?
#Person1#: I can give you a reservation on flight No ... | Edward Smith wants to book a flight to New York on July 21st but it isn't available, so he takes another flight on July 22nd. | book a flight |
train_2017 | #Person1#: What is my prime responsibility in daily work?
#Person2#: Your main job is serving the clients and giving them what they want.
#Person1#: What other things do I need to know?
#Person2#: You'd spend 30 % of your time on the computer. You may be bored with a job like that.
#Person1#: No problem. I am used to i... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s main job is serving the clients and spending much time on the computer. #Person1#'s used to it. | daily work |
train_2018 | #Person1#: Hi, Bob, everything okay?
#Person2#: More or less. There's just one thing bothering me.
#Person1#: Oh? What's that?
#Person2#: Well, you know I have some students studying for their master's degree. One of them tried to give me a gift that kinda made me uneasy.
#Person1#: What gift?
#Person2#: It's an Egypti... | Bob tells #Person1# a student tried to give him an Egyptian carpet. He thought it was too expensive and refused it, but he's worried that the student might have taken it the wrong way. | gift |
train_2019 | #Person1#: Let's go practice your driving.
#Person2#: If that's what you want to do, then we can.
#Person1#: Did you buckle your seatbelt?
#Person2#: I'm buckled up. What's next?
#Person1#: You need to start the car now.
#Person2#: What do you want me to do?
#Person1#: Go left.
#Person2#: How far should I go?
#Person1#... | #Person1# advises #Person2# to practice driving and gives instructions during the practice. | practice driving |
train_2020 | #Person1#: Hi! Is that the new laptop you brought last week? It looks very nice.
#Person2#: Yes, it is. Thanks. I ' m just surfing on the internet.
#Person1#: Here? In this cafe? How can you do that?
#Person2#: This cafe offers a wireless internet connection. That means I can get on the net for free while I ' m here. O... | #Person2#'s surfing on the internet with #Person2#'s new laptop through a wireless internet connection offered by the cafe. #Person2# tells #Person1# what programs #Person2# has and invites #Person1# to see some photos #Person2# took recently. | new laptop |
train_2021 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I see your boarding pass, please?
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. This is your passport.
#Person2#: Really? Ugh. . . Is there any difference?
#Person1#: Yes. As a matter of fact, you can't board the plane without boarding pass.
#Person2#: Gee. I must have left it in... | #Person1# can't let Benjamin board the plane without his boarding pass. Benjamin thinks he left it in the hotel room and blames himself, then the speaker in the airport announces that there is a boarding pass by the name of Benjamin at Lost and Found. Benjamin will go to have a look. | boarding pass |
train_2022 | #Person1#: Good! There's the information desk. How do we get to the 70th Street, please?
#Person2#: The Northern Line is what you want.
#Person1#: How much is it?
#Person2#: It's two yuan.
#Person1#: Which way do we go for the Northern Line?
#Person2#: Just go through the No. 8 ticket-barrier over there. A train will b... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for directions to the 70th Street. | ask for directions |
train_2023 | #Person1#: Vince. We're both busy, so I'm not going to beat around the bush. I need a raise.
#Person2#: I can't do that, Zina. You know I can't.
#Person1#: Bull. I're done my research. I know you still control more than 65 percent of invoking options.
#Person2#: Who told you that?
#Person1#: That doesn't matter. I want... | Zina needs a raise. Vince can't do that, but Zina insists. | raise |
train_2024 | #Person1#: How is your business on the Internet, Steven?
#Person2#: Don't mention it. I lost a bunch of money on it this year. I think it is on the brink of bankruptcy.
#Person1#: I am sorry to hear that. It shows that you should buy companies, not ideas.
#Person2#: I changed my strategy around too. I am investing in g... | Steven lost much money on Internet business so he's now investing in good companies. #Person1# wants to invest too but #Person1# is green hand on investment. Steven's willing to help. | invest |
train_2025 | #Person1#: Wow! What happened to you? You look sad.
#Person2#: I just lost my job. My boss just told me.
#Person1#: That's unbelievable. Why did this happen?
#Person2#: I don't understand of myself. It seems they have to save money.
#Person1#: I cant't believe it. You've worked here for years. | #Person1#'s astonished that #Person2# lost #Person2#'s job. | lose the job |
train_2026 | #Person1#: what a nice garden! Look at these tulips!
#Person2#: that would be a good shot. Can you take my picture here, dear? Please try to get the garden in the frame as well.
#Person1#: all right. Would you please stand closer to the flower bed? Good. Smile. Say ' cheese '. OK, got you. That's terrific.
#Person2#: t... | #Person1# takes several pictures for #Person2# in the garden. They take a picture together by setting the timer but it isn't ideal, so they'll go to the falls and try again. | take pictures |
train_2027 | #Person1#: This is the good life! We have it good don't you think?
#Person2#: Yeah of course! Although, don't you ever wonder what could have been?
#Person1#: What do you mean?
#Person2#: Well, sometimes I think of how things could have turned out if I had done things a little differently.
#Person1#: For example?
#Pers... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about how their life would be if they had done things differently. They are content with their current life. | life |
train_2028 | #Person1#: So how long do you plan to live here?
#Person2#: We'd like to sign a year-long contract, if that's OK.
#Person1#: Fine by me. Do you know how to read this kind of contract?
#Person2#: Yes. We've signed them before. We even brought our chops.
#Person1#: Great. When in Rome, you guys know what to do.
#Person2#... | #Person2# will sign a one-year contract and tells #Person1# they know how to read the contract. | sign a contract |
train_2029 | #Person1#: Jodi, I must get a hold of Jim today, but I forgot his address and phone number.
#Person2#: Don't worry about it. I have his pager number right here.
#Person1#: Really? You'Ve helped me a lot. Thank you.
#Person2#: Forget it. It's nothing. | Jodi tells #Person1# Jim's pager number. #Person1#'s grateful. | contact information |
train_2030 | #Person1#: Why are you handing me a plastic cup?
#Person2#: Your doctor wants to test your urine and needs a sample.
#Person1#: How am I supposed to do that?
#Person2#: We need you to urinate like you normally would, and then stop and finish into the cup.
#Person1#: What am I supposed to do with the cup when I am done?... | #Person2# needs to test #Person1#'s urine to know if there's bacteria and tells #Person1# how to do collect a urine sample. | urine test |
train_2031 | #Person1#: Excuse me, what do you want for this bag?
#Person2#: Let me see. That one goes for $ 17.
#Person1#: Would you take $ 12?
#Person2#: No, I can't give it to you, let you have it for 12. How about 14?
#Person1#: 13. 50?
#Person2#: Sorry, $ 14 is the lowest I can go. | #Person1# bargains with #Person2# for a bag. | bargain |
train_2032 | #Person1#: That's right. Once the contract with Stars. com is final, we'll deal with Zina.
#Person2#: I can't wait to see the expression on her face when we dump her.
#Person1#: Don't jump the gun. She's in the driver's seat right now. You have to be patient.
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'm patient, but vengeance will be m... | Elvin and #Person2# plan to deal with Zina to revenge on her. #Person2# asks Elvin to be patient. | secret plan |
train_2033 | #Person1#: You look upset, is there anything wrong?
#Person2#: Yes, to tell you the truth, there is.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: Well, I've lost my wallet and my ID card.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad! I am sorry to hear that!
#Person2#: Forget it, there is no use crying over the spilled milk. | #Person2# lost #Person2#'s wallet and ID card. #Person1# feels sorry. | lose things |
train_2034 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I have a reservation for a single room with a bath here.
#Person1#: May I have your name, please?
#Person2#: John Bradley.
#Person1#: Just a moment, sir, while I look through our list. Yes, we do have a reservation for you, Mr. Bradley. Would you pl... | John Bradley has a reservation at #Person1#'s hotel. #Person1# asks him to fill out the form and prepares his key card, which John needs to have with him all the time. #Person1# will call the bellboy to take John to his room. | check in |
train_2035 | #Person1#: What's wrong, Jerry? You look so upset.
#Person2#: To be honest, I was just dumped.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. You can go on a holiday cheer you up.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm not in the mood for traveling.
#Person1#: Come on. A trip will do you good. Are you doing anything this weekend?
#Person2... | Jerry looks upset because he was dumped. #Person1# suggests going to Shangri-La with #Person1# and #Person1#'s friends. Jerry's interested and will decide after looking at the pictures. | take a trip |
train_2036 | #Person1#: No, it hasn't. It's very dirty.
#Person2#: Someone ought to clean it today.
#Person1#: Mark should clean it. It's his turn.
#Person2#: No, he cleaned it last time. It's your turn.
#Person1#: No, it isn't. You always clean it after Mark.
#Person2#: Oh dear, is it really my turn? In that case, I'll clean tomor... | #Person1# points out that it's #Person2#'s turn to clean, but #Person2# doesn't want to do it today. | do cleaning |
train_2037 | #Person1#: What a great weekend that was!
#Person2#: My feeling's exactly.
#Person1#: I really enjoy the beach in the summer.
#Person2#: I couldn't agree with you more.
#Person1#: We should come here more often.
#Person2#: You are absolutely right.
#Person1#: I'd like to come back next weekend. | #Person1# and #Person2# are enjoying the beach and they're both hilarious. | enjoy the beach |
train_2038 | #Person1#: What do you think about the apartment so far?
#Person2#: It is beautiful.
#Person1#: You don't have any problems with how it looks?
#Person2#: Actually, there is a problem.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: There are some stains that were left in the carpet.
#Person1#: Those stains will be cleaned out of the ... | #Person2#'s satisfied with the apartment except for some stains on the carpet. #Person1# assures #Person2# they'll be cleaned before #Person2# moves in. | apartment |
train_2039 | #Person1#: Honey, I think I need to go see the doctor.
#Person2#: Ah! You're bleeding all over! What happened?
#Person1#: I was working in the garage and cut myself with my saw.
#Person2#: Here, use this rag to apply pressure to the cut. Does it hurt?
#Person1#: No, not really, there's just a lot of blood.
#Person2#: Y... | #Person1# is bleeding because #Person1# was cut by a saw. #Person2# will take #Person1# to the clinic. | bleed |
train_2040 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is there a Post Office around here?
#Person2#: Yes. There's one on the corner of 23th street.
#Person1#: How do I get there from here?
#Person2#: Just walk north for 3 blocks. It's next to the Mexico restaurant.
#Person1#: How far is that?
#Person2#: Oh, very close. Maybe 5 minutes walk. | #Person1# asks #Person2# for directions to the Post Office. | ask for directions |
train_2041 | #Person1#: I need to make some money so that I can take a trip to the north in February. Do you know any ways of making money?
#Person2#: How about delivering papers?
#Person1#: I already thought of that, but I don't have a bike.
#Person2#: How about walking dogs?
#Person1#: What? Walking dogs?
#Person2#: Yeah, you kno... | #Person1# wants to make money. #Person2# advises #Person1# to walk dogs and tells #Person1# to put an advertisement in the newspaper to find dogs to walk. | make money |
train_2042 | #Person1#: Look, Jenny. I don't understand what's going on. You said your sister was arriving at 7:30. It's 8:30 now.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mike. I don't understand either. Here's Helena's telegram. Have a look at it.
#Person1#: Arriving Heathrow Tuesday 19:30. Can't wait to see you. Can't wait to see you. Hmmm. I can'... | Jenny and Mike are waiting for Jenny's sister Helena at the airport but she doesn't show up. They read her telegram again and decide to think about solutions. | airport |
train_2043 | #Person1#: The bus was supposed to arrive at 9:00 and it's already 15 minutes late. If it doesn't come soon, I'll be late for my date.
#Person2#: Yes, I have a meeting at 10:00 and I can't afford to miss it. | The bus hasn't arrived. #Person1# and #Person2# will be late. | bus |
train_2044 | #Person1#: Do you want to go to the movies tonight?
#Person2#: I can't. I have to review my lessons.
#Person1#: Are you having a test tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yes. We're having our mid-term exam.
#Person1#: I wish you good luck.
#Person2#: Thanks. But I'm a little nervous.
#Person1#: Nervous? You used to study very well.
#... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the movies but #Person2# needs to study for the test. | review the lessons |
train_2045 | #Person1#: Paulanar Restaurant. Head waiter. Good morning.
#Person2#: I'd like to book a table for two.
#Person1#: And is that for today, Madam?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: At what time, Madam?
#Person2#: Oh, about three o'clock, I suppose.
#Person1#: I'm afraid we only serve lunch till 3 p.m., Madam.
#Person2#: O... | Linda White books a table for two at Paulanar Restaurant at 2 p.m. today with #Person1#'s help. | book a table |
train_2046 | #Person1#: Hi Randall. [ Hi ] Come on in.
#Person2#: Uh, yeah, I stopped by to see if you were still looking for a roommate to share your house.
#Person1#: Yeap. I sure am. Ever since I cut back on my working hours to go to school, I've been really strapped for cash.
#Person2#: Oh.
#Person1#: Hey, let me show you the p... | Randall stopped by to see if #Person1# is still looking for a roommate. #Person1# shows Randall the place but the house has many problems, so Randall won't rent the room even though #Person1# offers a low price. | house condition |
train_2047 | #Person1#: What seems to be the matter?
#Person2#: I just can't sleep well, doctor.
#Person1#: I see. And how long have you had this problem?
#Person2#: Oh, for about two weeks now.
#Person1#: Two weeks. Do you have headaches?
#Person2#: Sometimes.
#Person1#: Fever?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Are you having any family p... | #Person2# can't sleep well for about two weeks and sometimes has headaches. #Person1# thinks it's because of overworking and suggests some rest. | see a doctor |
train_2048 | #Person1#: Senator Kirk, if you are elected again, what do you plan to do?
#Person2#: Well, first, I plan to create more jobs. My office will work hard to make our state a good place for businesses. Businesses will hire more people, and more people will be able to work and feed their families here.
#Person1#: What do y... | Senator Kirk tells #Person1# he will create more jobs and help protect the earth if elected again, and he denies he had voted to let factories put their garbage into the river. | election |
train_2049 | #Person1#: Hey, Jessica, there is a new fun test in the paper. I love to fill these things out.
#Person2#: What's this one about?
#Person1#: It's about health.
#Person2#: OK. Read it to me. I'll keep score.
#Person1#: OK. No. 1: Do you smoke more than ten cigarettes a day?
#Person2#: That's easy. I gave up smoking thre... | #Person1# reads a test about health to Jessica. Jessica gave up smoking, goes to the doctor every year, and doesn't work overtime, but #Person1# smokes, seldom goes to the doctor, and is quite busy. They both worry a lot in life and they should rest more. | test about health |
train_2050 | #Person1#: There will be a party at my new house this Saturday. Would you like to come?
#Person2#: That sounds good, but I have French class in the morning and dance class in the afternoon.
#Person1#: That's OK. The party is to start in the evening, and you can come after the dance class.
#Person2#: Great! Should I bri... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a party. #Person2# will make a pudding and bring it to the party. | potluck party |
train_2051 | #Person1#: What shall we do this weekend?
#Person2#: Did you have something special in mind?
#Person1#: No, not really. I just thought it might be fun to do something new.
#Person2#: Doing something for a change, you mean?
#Person1#: Yes, something different. I need a change.
#Person2#: I usually go shopping and have m... | #Person1# and #Person2# want to do something for a change this weekend. #Person2# suggests going for a picnic with their friends. #Person1# agrees. | weekend |
train_2052 | #Person1#: Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
#Person2#: For the past 3 years, I have been working in China East Airlines Corporation Limited. I'm very tolerant of people and have been told that this is one of my strengths. I feel I have a lot to offer as a team member.
#Person1#: Why are you interested... | #Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# tells #Person1# about herself and her past experience. #Person2# shows her professionalism as a stewardess and then talks about salary expectation with #Person1#. | job interview |
train_2053 | #Person1#: What is life?
#Person2#: Don't ask such a question. You know it has no certain answer. Everyone knows it is in his heart.
#Person1#: Then do you think that life is arranged by something above us.
#Person2#: Maybe, the whirligig of time, who knows?
#Person1#: Right. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about life. | life |
train_2054 | #Person1#: What time is our connecting flight?
#Person2#: Let me check. Oh, oh!It's at 3:25.
#Person1#: Wow, that's cutting it close! That means we only have 25 minutes to make the connection! What gate is it at?
#Person2#: It's at... gate 14.
#Person1#: Oh, great! That's at the other end of the terminal!
#Person2... | #Person1# and #Person2# are rushing to catch their connecting flight. | catch the flight |
train_2055 | #Person1#: Happy birthday, Ms. Lin. Here is a present for you.
#Person2#: Oh, thank you! It's very kind of you. Ah, it is a porcelain vase.
#Person1#: I hope you like it.
#Person2#: Yes, it is lovely. I have been expecting something like this for a long time. Thanks ever so much.
#Person1#: I am glad you like it. | #Person1# gives Ms. Lin a porcelain vase for her birthday and Ms. Lin likes it. | birthday present |
train_2056 | #Person1#: Linda, John and I are going to get married next week.
#Person2#: That's wonderful. Congratulations.
#Person1#: Thank you, Linda. We would love you to come to our wedding.
#Person2#: I'd love to. What date is it?
#Person1#: It's May 1st.
#Person2#: What day is that?
#Person1#: It's Saturday. Could you m... | #Person1# invites Linda to #Person1#'s wedding. Linda accepts the invitation and congratulates them. | wedding invitation |
train_2057 | #Person1#: hi, Bob, I am so glad that you came.
#Person2#: of course I'd come. I couldn't think of a better chance to see all my old friends.
#Person1#: yeah. It's hard to believe that it's been ten years since graduation. It feels just yesterday we collected our diplomas.
#Person2#: how time flies. But hey, how are... | #Person1# and Bob haven't met each other since their graduation ten years ago. They each talk about their current life. Bob then invites #Person1# to their house-warming party. | old friends |
train_2058 | #Person1#: It will do you good to go out for entertainment at weekends. What kind of movie do you like best?
#Person2#: It's hard to say, I like interesting and significant ones. I don't care whether they're blockbusters or not.
#Person1#: Shall we go downtown for a movie this Friday evening?
#Person2#: Very good, W... | #Person2# likes interesting and significant movies. #Person1# invites #Person2# to a movie this Friday evening. | movie |
train_2059 | #Person1#: David, where did you get so many old books?
#Person2#: Some graduates were selling their used books. They were really cheap so I bought some.
#Person1#: But aren't you leaving China in 2 weeks? How can you finish reading so many books?
#Person2#: I'll take them back to America. I want to continue to improve ... | David will take the old books he bought to America. He tells #Person1# whether he comes back to China depends on his mother's health. | leave China |
train_2060 | #Person1#: This is beautiful. Are we setting up camp here or are we going to follow the trail down to the river?
#Person2#: Let's rest here for a bit. I told the others to meet us here, so we could take advantage of the view. But we should go down to the river to put up the tents.
#Person1#: How did you find out about ... | Scott tells #Person1# how he found out about the beautiful place. They didn't bring the water but Scott says the river around them is a clean water source. | camping |
train_2061 | #Person1#: Tony, two universities have offered to accept you as their student, which would you like to go to?
#Person2#: Can you give me some advice?
#Person1#: California University is near your hometown, while Washington University is 700 miles away.
#Person2#: I don't mind the distance. What about the fees?
#Person1... | #Person1# tells Tony about California University and Washington University that have offered Tony to be their students, but Tony still can't decide. #Person1# then suggests visiting them. | choose the university |
train_2062 | #Person1#: Hello, Mary, how are you today? I hear you weren't well last week.
#Person2#: I'm much better now. Thank you.
#Person1#: What was the matter? Nothing serious I hope.
#Person2#: Oh, no, I had a bad cold and had to stay in bed for 2 days.
#Person1#: I'm glad you're better. Anyway, I hope it was the last cold o... | Mary had a bad cold but she's better now. #Person1# thinks it's the sudden change of weather that causes the cold. Mary is wearing a sweater today which #Person1# thinks beautiful. Mary suggests buying one for #Person1#'s sister Linda. | weather |
train_2063 | #Person1#: Hi, I'd like to get my haircut.
#Person2#: Well, can we interest you in today's special? We'll shampoo cut and style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $12.00.
#Person1#: OK, but I just want to get my haircut a little bit. A little off the top and sides. That's all.
#Person2#: No problem. OK, here w... | #Person1# comes to get his haircut. #Person2# cuts #Person1#'s hair too short and gets shampoo in his eyes. #Person1# wants to talk to the manager but the manager is on vacation. | get a haircut |
train_2064 | #Person1#: Is April Fools Day on Friday or Saturday this year?
#Person2#: I'm almost certain it's on Thursday.
#Person1#: My god, I thought it was on the weekend. I was going to play a joke on my girlfriend and then invite her to a restaurant.
#Person2#: Why can't you invite her out on Thursday?
#Person1#: Because I ha... | #Person2# tells #Person1# April Fool's Day is on Thursday this year. #Person1# wanted to play a joke on his girlfriend, but he has an exam on Friday, so #Person2# suggests he do it on the weekend. | April Fools Day |
train_2065 | #Person1#: hey, you look great! how's everything?
#Person2#: yeah, you know what? I've been going to the club regularly. The training really pays off. Now I am in a good shape and I know more about how to keep fit.
#Person1#: really? tell me about it. I haven't gone to the club for a long time. I am too busy with work.... | #Person2# looks great because #Person2#'s been to the training club regularly. #Person2# tells #Person1# that having a healthy and balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and staying in a good mood help keep physical health. | keep fit |
train_2066 | #Person1#: I am sure we will make it up as soon as possible.
#Person2#: That's nice.
#Person1#: We hope this matter will not affect our good relations in our future dealings.
#Person2#: Of course not. We have cooperated for a long time. | #Person1# and #Person2# will make up things soon. | make up |
train_2067 | #Person1#: Please tell me something about your insurance background.
#Person2#: I majored in international banking at college so I took many insurance courses. And I worked at an insurance company for my graduation field work.
#Person1#: Why do you want to be an insurance agent?
#Person2#: I care about people and I kno... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s insurance background. #Person2# worked at an insurance company and has work experience in promotion. | job interview |
train_2068 | #Person1#: Mum, can I finish my homework later?
#Person2#: Sorry. You know the rules.
#Person1#: But I want to watch TV now.
#Person2#: That ' s out of the question.
#Person1#: Please.
#Person2#: Not a chance.
#Person1#: Not even for an hour?
#Person2#: Sorry, it ' s impossible. | Mum refuses #Person1# to watch TV before finishing homework. | not a chance |
train_2069 | #Person1#: Good evening, Saliva. What's that wonderful aroma from your kitchen? What are you doing now?
#Person2#: I am cooking now!
#Person1#: Are you good at cooking?
#Person2#: I have studied its skills recently at a training school. I plan to run a restaurant, so I have to practise cooking!
#Person1#: It is a good ... | Saliva has to practice cooking because she plans to run a restaurant. She's steaming fish and invites #Person1# to taste it. #Person1# thinks it's delicious. Saliva's good at cooking many other dishes, so #Person1# invites her to cook for #Person1#'s dinner party. | practice cooking |
train_2070 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I would like to know something about this campus. Right now it seems very big and confusing! I have no idea where I am going or what I am doing.
#Person2#: Do you have a map of the campus?
#Person1#: Yes, I have, but it doesn ' t help me very much. I ' m not very good at reading maps.
#Person2#: D... | #Person1# thinks the campus is big and confusing and tells #Person2# #Person1# is always late for classes. #Person2#'ll tell #Person1# the short cuts. | short cuts |
train_2071 | #Person1#: Tom, is Jenny crying?
#Person2#: Can you take he away from me?
#Person1#: I ' m just coming for that.
#Person2#: She kept bothering me.
#Person1#: She ' s your sister. What she asked was only duck soup for you. Why can ' t you be good to her?
#Person2#: But I am her brother, not her servant. | Tom asks #Person1# to take Jenny away because she bothers him. | family talk |
train_2072 | #Person1#: Hello, Bessie.
#Person2#: Hello, Jack. Happy birthday!
#Person1#: My birthday? I forgot it, Thank you for remembering my birthday.
#Person2#: I'd like to offer you my congratulations on your birthday and best wishes for your future happiness, good health and continued success. I've asked the Fairy Flowers to... | Bessie celebrates the birthday for Jack, and Jack is touched. | happy birthday |
train_2073 | #Person1#: Excuse me, do the buses stop here?
#Person2#: Yes, they all stop at this corner.
#Person1#: I want to go to Broadway and 82nd Street. Can I take any bus that comes along?
#Person2#: You can take any bus except the Number 9.
#Person1#: How often do the buses run?
#Person2#: They run about every five minutes.
... | #Person2# tells #Person1# can take any bus except the Number 9 to the street. #Person1# likes New York city but thinks it's a little confusing. | ask the way |
train_2074 | #Person1#: Didn't you punch in this morning, Monica?
#Person2#: Sorry, I don't know the rule about punching.
#Person1#: That's ok. I should have told you earlier. This is a company rule.
#Person2#: Do we also need to punch out after work?
#Person1#: According to the company rule, we should punch in before 8 o'clock and... | #Person1# tells Monica the company rules about punching and time for the lunch break. | company rules |
train_2075 | #Person1#: I'd like a facial.
#Person2#: Which kind would you like? We have five different varieties of facials.
#Person1#: Which would you recommend?
#Person2#: Well, since it's summer, and I had looked that you had quite a bit sun, I'll recommend our summer special, it's specially suited for individuals with sensitiv... | #Person2# recommends the summer special facial to #Person1#, including thorough cleansing, facial mask, massage, and a special day cream. #Person1# thinks it sounds great. | a facial |
train_2076 | #Person1#: Have you decided what you are going to take next semester?
#Person2#: Well, I'm an English major, you know. So I came here to make sure I'm taking the right things.
#Person1#: Good. I think it's a good idea. Our department should require meetings like this.
#Person2#: I want to finish my degree in four years... | Lisa wants to finish B.A. in four years, so she comes to #Person1# to make sure she takes the right courses. #Person1# suggests Lisa take Shakespeare sooner because it's an important course. Lisa tells #Person1# she decides to be an English major because she wants to be an English professor in the future, and she wants... | course advice |
train_2077 | #Person1#: Mary, Pam and I are going to the mall later to buy some new clothes. Do you want to come?
#Person2#: Can you say it again slowly?
#Person1#: Pam and I are wondering if you'd like to go to the mall with us.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. I'll have to sink about it.
#Person1#: Sink?
#Person2#: Oops. I meant, ' think '
... | #Person1# invites Mary to go shopping. Mary says she'll 'sink' about it. #Person1# suggests Mary practice her pronunciation. | practice the pronunciation |
train_2078 | #Person1#: How do you do. I'm Mark Rancor.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: May I know your name, please?
#Person2#: I'm Rose Teller. I think I'Ve seen you somewhere before?
#Person1#: Ah, yes. I remember now. Were you Mr. John's dinner partner last month?
#Person2#: Yes, I was. You work for 3M, right?
#Person1#... | Mark Rancor has met Rose Teller before. Rose invites Mark to come to a fashion show designed by her, and Mark agrees. | social meeting |
train_2079 | #Person1#: Sam, we are hard up for the everyday expenses. When can you find a job.
#Person2#: I'm looking for it, but you see, the market is hard up for jobs, too.
#Person1#: You liar, I saw you again in the inn. I bet you don't want to work at all. | Sam says he's looking for a job. #Person1# thinks he's lying. | find a job |
train_2080 | #Person1#: wow, it that your sports car?
#Person2#: yes, do you like it?
#Person1#: I love it! I used to always want to drive a green jaguar. Is it in good condition?
#Person2#: it looks good on the outside, but the inside is a different story. It needs a lot of servicing before it can go out on the roads again.
#Perso... | The green jaguar looks good on the outside, but it needs a new engine, new heating systems, and brakes. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# hasn't used the two-seat car since #Person2#'s son was born. #Person2# doesn't fix it because it will be costly. | a green jaguar |
train_2081 | #Person1#: What book is that?
#Person2#: I just bought a new atlas. I'm looking this map of the world. Look at Russia! That's a vast country.
#Person1#: Canada, china, and the use are huge too.
#Person2#: There are several tiny countries in the world too. Countries like Monaco are smaller than many cities.
#Person1#: T... | #Person1# is looking at a map of the world and discusses with #Person2# about the large countries like Russia, Canada and China, and tiny countries. | a map |
train_2082 | #Person1#: Frank, I want your advice on something. Some scientists I met at the conference 6 this afternoon have invited me to a party. Actually, they called it an informal get-together.
#Person2#: And what's the problem?
#Person1#: When I asked how people were going to dress, Dr. Lite said it was casual.
#Person2#: An... | #Person1# asks Frank to give some advice on what to wear for a casual party. Frank suggests #Person1# wear last night's outfit to tonight's party. | a casual party |
train_2083 | #Person1#: Would you like to come to our party?
#Person2#: I'd like to. But I'm not myself today.
#Person1#: what happened? You look so pale.
#Person2#: It's the end of the world for me.
#Person1#: What makes you say that?
#Person2#: Today, I'm told I failed three courses.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Work harder nex... | #Person2# failed three courses, and #Person1# encourages #Person2# not to lose heart. | comfort |
train_2084 | #Person1#: Do you want some dessert?
#Person2#: No thanks. We just need our check. Have you seen the waitress?
#Person1#: Where is our waitress anyway?
#Person2#: Yes, the service hasn't been the best. Is that our waitress over there?
#Person1#: I'll walk over and get the bill, since I don't think the waitress is comin... | #Person1#'ll walk over and get the bill since the waitress isn't coming over here. #Person1# and #Person2# will leave 10% for the tip. | restaurant service |
train_2085 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello? Mr. Bernie. My name is Lisa. I hope I'm not disturbing you. I just heard about your daughter. I wanted to call you and tell you how much we'll miss her.
#Person1#: I'm sorry. I think you are calling the wrong person. My name is not Mr. Bernie.
#Person2#: What? That's odd. I'm so sorr... | Lisa wanted to call Mr. Bernie but called the wrong person. | a wrong call |
train_2086 | #Person1#: You are late.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, it was too cold, and my car couldn't start. I had one to the garage with the heater. I tried to call you, but you couldn't get connection.
#Person1#: Couldn't get connection?
#Person2#: Yes, your number is out of service.
#Person1#: Really? I didn't know. Let me check. You... | #Person2# was late because the car couldn't start and couldn't get through #Person1#. #Person2# suggests #Person1# pay the fee to recover #Person1#'s service. | out of service |
train_2087 | #Person1#: I need some more amenities, please.
#Person2#: I'm not sure I'm following you, sir.
#Person1#: Specifically, I'm talking about the little things, like soap and shampoo.
#Person2#: Oh, now I understand! So, you've already used up all your amenities?
#Person1#: No, I'm not even halfway through my supply.
#Pers... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for some more amenities because he wants to bring some souvenirs for his friends, but he doesn't want to pay for a hotel souvenir. | some more amenities |
train_2088 | #Person1#: what kind of qualities do you look for in your friends?
#Person2#: I like people who are open and friendly. Those people are usually more active and fun to be with. I like spending time with my friends. We go to bars together or play sports together.
#Person1#: I don't like to make friends with people who ar... | #Person1# doesn't like to make friends with people who aren't honest. #Person2# likes funny people while #Person1# doesn't because #Person1# thinks they don't seem to take anything seriously. They are good friends although they like different kinds of people. | friends |
train_2089 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the library?
#Person2#: Of course. It's on Memorial Avenue.
#Person1#: On Memorial Avenue?
#Person2#: Right. You know where that is?
#Person1#: I'm afraid I don't. I'm quite new in town.
#Person2#: Well, do you know where the post office is?
#Person1#: No, I don't. ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the library by following the street until the second stoplight. | ask for direction |
train_2090 | #Person1#: Room service. May I come in?
#Person2#: Come in please.
#Person1#: This is your breakfast. Can I put it here?
#Person2#: Sure. How much is it?
#Person1#: That's $ 10.
#Person2#: Well, here is the money.
#Person1#: Sir, you don't have to pay right now. Just sign here and we will charge it to your account.
#Pe... | #Person1# sends breakfast to #Person2# which is charged from #Person2#'s account. | breakfast |
train_2091 | #Person1#: I think we should do the floors before we work on the curtains and walls.
#Person2#: Why? it doesn't make sense. If we do the floors first, and then paint the walls, we will get paint all over our new floor.
#Person1#: Hmm Maybe you're right. But I can't stand all this green carpet here. And besides, I know ... | #Person1# will paint the wall and will be careful not to get anything on the floor. #Person1# says they can remove the carpet themselves, and #Person2# will get an appointment with someone to do the floors and then have the furniture after a week. | renovate the house |
train_2092 | #Person1#: How long have we had the A3 printer in the sales department?
#Person2#: Just over a year I think. Why, what's the problem?
#Person1#: I'm not sure but there seems to be something wrong with it. Is it still under guarantee?
#Person2#: I think the guarantee's just run out. Let me check. Oh, it's OK. We took ou... | #Person1# asks the printer's guarantee time. #Person2# checks and finds it's still under guarantee. | under guarantee |
train_2093 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Wal-mart. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. What time do you close, please?
#Person1#: We close at 10:00 every day. And we open at 9:00 in the morning.
#Person2#: Oh. Ok. And are you open on the weekends?
#Person1#: Same hours as on the weekdays.
#Person2#: Wow. You guys never take a break! I ... | #Person2# calls #Person1# to ask about Wal-mart's opening hours and will go there for sale tonight. | opening hours |
train_2094 | #Person1#: I feel terrible sick, miss. I wonder if I could change my seat to the front part.
#Person2#: Please wait a moment. . I am sorry right now there is no vacant seat. I have to ask.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: By the way, hold your bag in case you vomit. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to change #Person1#'s seat to the front. | feel sick |
train_2095 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: My daughter. She is missing. I don't know where she is.
#Person1#: What dose she look like?
#Person2#: She has blond hair and blue eyes.
#Person1#: What was she wearing?
#Person2#: She has a yellow dress on and red sneakers.
#Person1#: When did you last see her?
#Person2#: I just s... | #Person1#'s daughter is missing. #Person2# asks #Person1# some information about #Person1#'s daughter. | missing person |
train_2096 | #Person1#: Hi, Becky, what's up?
#Person2#: Not much, except that my mother-in-law is driving me up the wall.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: She loves to nit-pick and criticizes everything that I do. I can never do anything right when she's around.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: Well, last week I invited... | Becky tells #Person1# that her mother-in-law loves to criticize everything she does, like the food she made and the ways how they raise kids. #Person1#'s mother-in-law used to do the same thing, but she stopped after they talked with her. Becky will try it. | mother-in-law |
train_2097 | #Person1#: Hi there, Mr. Brown. Are you depositing or withdrawing today?
#Person2#: Sorry to say it, but neither of those. I'm here to close our account with you. The market around here has been dropping for a while now, and it's just not sensible for us to stay.
#Person1#: I understand. So, what would you like to do w... | Mr. Brown asks #Person2# to close his account and withdraw everything since the market's been dropping. | close the account |
train_2098 | #Person1#: So you work in a hotel now.
#Person2#: Yes. That's right.
#Person1#: What's it like?
#Person2#: It's nice. You meet a lot of interesting people, but a lot of dull ones, too.
#Person1#: I beg your pardon?
#Person2#: I said, a lot of dull ones, too.
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I can imagine. I should think that's a ha... | #Person2# works in a hotel that can meet interesting people as well as dull ones. #Person1# started to work in a bank. | work |
train_2099 | #Person1#: Wait, Ben, did you say you had a party on Saturday?
#Person2#: Yeah, didn't you know about it? It was my birthday.
#Person1#: No, I didn't.
#Person2#: But I invited you. I sent you an e-mail last week.
#Person1#: Are you sure? I didn't get it. Oh, you know what? I didn't tell you I have a new e-mail address.... | #Person1# didn't know Ben had a birthday party since #Person1# didn't tell Ben #Person1# has a new e-mail. #Person1# asks Ben for lunch to do something for Ben's birthday. | birthday celebration |
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