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train_3200 | #Person1#: Are you being served, sir?
#Person2#: No, not yet. I just want a haircut.
#Person1#: Will you sit here, please? How would you like it cut?
#Person2#: I want it short.
#Person1#: But it's short already, sir.
#Person2#: I mean very short, shorter than it is now.
#Person1#: Shall I just trim it?
#Person2#: No, ... | #Person1# cuts #Person2#'s hair very short in the Chinese style according to #Person2#'s demand. #Person2# thinks it's very good. | have a haircut |
train_3201 | #Person1#: Hello, it's nice to meet you.
#Person2#: I'm glad we're meeting today. Thank you.
#Person1#: You're welcome.
#Person2#: I would like to talk to you about your daughter.
#Person1#: Is there a problem?
#Person2#: No, your daughter is great.
#Person1#: That's great news.
#Person2#: Your daughter is a wonderful ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1#'s daughter is a wonderful student. #Person1# feels glad. | wonderful student |
train_3202 | #Person1#: Is the new computerised stock system in operation?
#Person2#: Not quite. The software engineers are testing it just now.
#Person1#: Have all the operators been trained on it?
#Person2#: Yes, most of them. We trained on a dummy system last month. A couple of people were away so we've organised two more traini... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the new system is still being tested and the operators have been trained on it. | new system |
train_3203 | #Person1#: I think these patterns are quite good. Can you give me a price indication of these?
#Person2#: Of course, it's my pleasure. We'll quote you the lowest price prevailing.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. If your price is suitable, then we can make further discussion of contract.
#Person2#: Here is our price lis... | #Person1# thinks the patterns are good. #Person2# can give #Person1# a discount of 10%. #Person1# orders 900 dozen. #Person2# only has 600 dozen. | make a deal |
train_3204 | #Person1#: I'm from Channel 5 News.
#Person2#: How's it going?
#Person1#: I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions.
#Person2#: Ask away.
#Person1#: First of all, did you vote today?
#Person2#: I already voted.
#Person1#: Who did you vote for?
#Person2#: I'm not going to tell you.
#Person1#: Why not?
#Person2#... | #Person1# from Channel 5 News interviews #Person2#. #Person2# won't tell who #Person2# voted because it's personal. | vote |
train_3205 | #Person1#: IBA, how can I help?
#Person2#: Ah, yes, hello. I'm calling to get some info about your PIN services. You see, my friend also has an account with you and also enjoys shopping on the Internet. She recommended I sign up for this service too.
#Person1#: That was a wise decision, if I may say so. Our Personal In... | #Person2# calls #Person1# about their PIN services according to a friend's suggestion. #Person1# tells #Person2# it will fit #Person2#'s needs for online shopping. | PIN services |
train_3206 | #Person1#: You're listening to BBC English programme, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, join us, will you?
#Person1#: All right, but it is a bit too difficult for me to understand.
#Person2#: Don't worry. Listen to it more often, and you are sure to make progress. As the proverb goes, 'Where there is a will, there is a way.'... | #Person2# advises #Person1# to listen to BBC English programme more often to make progress. | BBC English programme |
train_3207 | #Person1#: Here it is...Friday night. Do you want to go dancing?
#Person2#: Well, not really. I'm kind of tired. I had a pretty hard week. But how about going out to listen to some music?
#Person1#: How about a little light jazz?
#Person2#: Yeah. That sounds nice.
#Person1#: What about the Club Blue Note?
#Person2#: I'... | #Person1# suggests going dancing but #Person2# would like to listen to some music. #Person1# then suggests a club. #Person2# would love to try it. | Friday night |
train_3208 | #Person1#: Hello, what seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not feeling very well at the moment. I'm preparing for the exams and I've been staying up late studying these days. This morning I got up very early to do some work, and I fell on the floor. I came around after a few seconds.
#Person1#: Mm. Have you h... | #Person2# is not feeling very well. #Person1# thinks #Person2# has been overdoing studying and advises #Person2# to get plenty of sleep. | overdoing studying |
train_3209 | #Person1#: Did you get to talk to the Browns about their trip to Venezuela?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. They said they had a great time.
#Person1#: What did they say the weather was like?
#Person2#: They said it was extremely cool. They suggested that we take some warm clothes.
#Person1#: Uh. Did you ask how the hotels were?
#... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the Browns had a great time in Venezuela. It was cool. The hotels are excellent and not expensive. The staff is helpful and friendly. They suggest getting gold jewelry there. | trip to Venezuela |
train_3210 | #Person1#: Hi.
#Person2#: Oh, Hi.
#Person1#: Are you new in the neighborhood?
#Person2#: Oh, yeah.
#Person1#: Welcome, welcome to the neighborhood.
#Person2#: Oh.
#Person1#: Hey, I'm Stacy. I live across the street.
#Person2#: Oh, Hi, Stacy. I'm Mark. Mark Jones.
#Person1#: Um. Looks like your moving. Do you need any h... | Stacy welcomes Mark Jones who just moved into their neighborhood from Springville. Mark had a moving company to help them and had a good trip here except that their cat disappeared. Mark tells Stacy he develops educational software for school and Stacy is a high school history teacher. Stacy invites Mark and his family... | new neighbor |
train_3211 | #Person1#: Don't turn the dishwasher on! The baby just fell asleep. I need a break! I'm exhausted from cooking soup and baking cookies all morning.
#Person2#: Oh! I'll run it later, then. Let's sit outside and read while she sleeps. | #Person1# asks #Person2# not to turn the dishwasher on. | dishwasher |
train_3212 | #Person1#: Excuse me, how can I get to the Riverside Theater?
#Person2#: Sorry I didn't earth what you said.
#Person1#: Please show me where the Riverside Theater is.
#Person2#: Can you speak French? I'm a foreigner here.
#Person1#: Oh, wonderful! I come from Paris. Is there a Riverside Theater?
#Person2#: OK, let me s... | #Person1# asks #Person2# how to get to the Riverside Theater. #Person2# doesn't understand at first but then gives directions to #Person1# when #Person1# speaks French. | ask directions |
train_3213 | #Person1#: Every year, the South has the floods. It is an act of God.
#Person2#: Do you really think so?
#Person1#: Yeah, you have some other ideas?
#Person2#: I think, in some way it is an act of God, but in another way, it just is caused by us.
#Person1#: For example?
#Person2#: We didn't pay attention to the en... | #Person1# thinks the floods in the South are an act of God. #Person2# thinks they are also caused by humans. | floods |
train_3214 | #Person1#: This has got to stop! Another Friday night without a date! What can I do?
#Person2#: What about looking through the personal ads on the Internet? That's how I met Steven.
#Person1#: Actually, I've tried that. But the people you meet are always different from what you expect.
#Person3#: Do you often go to ... | #Person1# wants to find a date. #Person2# advises personal ads on the Internet. #Person3# advises a chat room, a dating service, and a single's night at the bookstore. #Person1# thinks the latter two are good ideas. | find a date |
train_3215 | #Person1#: Hi, Francis, morning! How are you doing today?
#Person2#: I had a bad start of the day. I was stuck in a bad traffic jam on my way and I missed my morning meeting.
#Person1#: Indeed, I agree that is not a good start. How about the meeting? You missed anything important?
#Person2#: It is ok. My boss briefs... | Francis was stuck in a bad traffic jam and missed his morning meeting. His boss briefs him but was kind of unhappy with him. | bad morning |
train_3216 | #Person1#: Thanks for the advice, Mr. Macmillan. I'll keep it in mind. I had better head off though. I'm meeting my husband for dinner.
#Person2#: Sure, I'm heading out myself. Enjoy your evening.
#Person1#: Thanks, sir. You too. Drive safely, I hear there's a lot ice on the roads.
#Person2#: Thanks for the warning!... | #Person1# thanks Mr. Macmillan for his advice. They say goodbye to each other. | goodbye |
train_3217 | #Person1#: That woman is a very good singer.
#Person2#: Yes, but she looks like a man.
#Person1#: What difference does it make?
#Person2#: Female singers are supposed to be pretty.
#Person1#: Singers are supposed to sing well.
#Person2#: They should look good, too.
#Person1#: There are lots of ugly men singers.
#Person... | #Person2# thinks women singers should look pretty but #Person1# thinks they are supposed to sing well. | women singer |
train_3218 | #Person1#: Good evening, ma'am. Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: No, I don't.
#Person1#: Awfully sorry, but there are no empty tables left now.
#Person2#: Well, can you tell me how long a wait do you think there will be?
#Person1#: About 15 minutes I think. Is that OK for you?
#Person2#: 15 minutes? That's too bad... | #Person2# doesn't have a reservation. #Person1# tells #Person2# she needs to wait for 15 minutes. #Person2# can't wait so she asks #Person1# to check for her again. #Person1# finds her a table in the smoking section. | available table |
train_3219 | #Person1#: Good morning, Doctor Watson's Office.
#Person2#: Hello. My name is John Creamer and I'm hoping I could come in today to see the doctor.
#Person1#: Are you a patient of Doctor Watson?
#Person2#: Well, no, I'm in town at a conference and the manager of the hotel where I'm staying suggested that I call you.
#Pe... | John Creamer wants to see Doctor Watson because he has some ringing in his ears. #Person1# schedules him at 4:30 this afternoon. | see the doctor |
train_3220 | #Person1#: I want to go traveling to Hawaii.
#Person2#: That sounds like fun. How do you want to go?
#Person1#: I want to go there by sea but I have no idea how much it will cost.
#Person2#: I think it depends on the season.
#Person1#: Well, of course. I want to go when the weather is nice.
#Person2#: Are you going to ... | #Person1# wants to go traveling to Hawaii by sea with #Person1#'s sister. #Person2# suggests going online to find a good deal. | travel to Hawaii |
train_3221 | #Person1#: Dear, can you drive me to the clinic?
#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Well, my car won't start. I don't know what's the matter with it.
#Person1#: Could it be the battery?
#Person2#: No, I don't think it could be. I checked the battery two days ago.It must be other problems.
#Person... | #Person2# cannot start #Person2#'s car and #Person1# gives some possible reasons. | start the car |
train_3222 | #Person1#: May, is this the Hall of Ancient China?
#Person2#: Yes. Look at these historical relics here, amazing!
#Person1#: Why are they all in glass boxes?
#Person2#: For protection. Some relics will turn to dust if exposed to air.
#Person1#: So there isn't air in the glass boxes?
#Person2#: No, there isn't. They are... | May and Danny talk about the historical relics in the Hall of Ancient China. | historical relics |
train_3223 | #Person1#: Good morning. My name's Jason Smith.
#Person2#: Ah, good morning, Mr. Smith. Nice to meet you. I'm Peter Anderson from Personnel. Do sit down.
#Person1#: Thank you very much.
#Person2#: Now, have you brought your curriculum vitae with you?
#Person1#: Oh, my CV. Yes, here it s. There are three copies.
#Person... | Peter Anderson interviews Jason Smith. Jason does not have any experience in international business but he introduces his other advantages for this job. | job interview |
train_3224 | #Person1#: I have made up my mind. I am getting a tattoo.
#Person2#: Really? Are you sure?
#Person1#: Yeah! Why not? They are trendy and look great! I want to get a dragon on my arm or maybe a tiger on my back.
#Person2#: Yeah but, it is something that you will have forever! They use indelible ink that can only be remo... | #Person1# wants to get a tattoo but #Person2# suggests #Person1# reconsider it because it hurts a lot and a tattoo is hard to be removed. | tatoo reconsideration |
train_3225 | #Person1#: I know I'm a blabbermouth, but what do you think she should do, John?
#Person2#: Honey, we're in the museum now. We're not here to discuss your coworker's love life. We're here to enjoy the great paintings by Picasso!
#Person1#: I know! But it's really important to her! Her whole life could be ruined by this... | #Person1# still thinks about #Person1#'s coworker's love life when visiting a museum but John thinks they should focus on the paintings. | love life |
train_3226 | #Person1#: I've been thinking of taking I've been thinking of taking a Crazy English course. Do you think it's a good idea
#Person2#: Sure! You should do anything you can to improve your English.
#Person1#: Really? Do you think English is that important?
#Person2#: Of course it is. In fact, I'll even take the course wi... | #Person2# thinks it important to improve English and will take an English course with #Person1#. They will have dinner and practice English together. | improve English |
train_3227 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I need a passport.
#Person1#: You can apply for one here.
#Person2#: When can I do that?
#Person1#: If you like, you can apply right now.
#Person2#: That would be great.
#Person1#: I'm going to need you to complete this application.
#Person2#: What else do I have to do?
#Per... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to apply for a passport. | passport application |
train_3228 | #Person1#: Are you ready to go shopping?
#Person2#: Not yet. I'm not finished with my research yet.
#Person1#: What research?
#Person2#: Reading my fashion magazines! How do you think I know so much about all the latest trends?
#Person1#: But they're just ads. . .
#Person2#: Duh. . . That's the point. The people in the... | #Person1# wants to go shopping with #Person2# but #Person2# hasn't finished reading fashion magazines. | fashion magazine |
train_3229 | #Person1#: Can you tell me where I can park?
#Person2#: Are you driving a motorcycle or an automobile?
#Person1#: I drive an automobile.
#Person2#: Fine. You can either park in the student lot or on the street. Do you know what a handicapped space is?
#Person1#: Yes, I have seen those spots.
#Person2#: Well, when you s... | #Person2# tells #Person1# where to park the automobile and some parking rules needing attention. | parking the automobile |
train_3230 | #Person1#: Merry Christmas, Bill!
#Person2#: Merry Christmas. Steven!
#Person1#: What do you want to do to celebrate Christmas?
#Person2#: I'll have supper with my girlfriend and go shopping. What about you?
#Person1#: I'll go to church first and then go to a Christmas party. Would you like to come?
#Person2#: I'd love... | Steven asks Bill about Bill's plan for Christmas and invites him to a party. Bill would like to join. | Christmas celebration |
train_3231 | #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 of the blackboard.
#Person1#: Stand on th... | Tom and Daniel are on duty and they have to finish their work before their teacher and classmates come. | on duty |
train_3232 | #Person1#: Hello! Do you have a place where I can exercise?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. We have a fine exercise facility.
#Person1#: I'm happy to hear that. Now, would you tell me where it is?
#Person2#: You're actually standing above it. Just take the elevator or stairs down one level.
#Person1#: Is the hotel going to charge... | #Person1# asks #Person2# the place, the fees, the opening time, and the trainer of the gym in the hotel. | hotel gym |
train_3233 | #Person1#: Excuse me, how do I get to the Forbidden City?
#Person2#: Follow this road and turn right at the second intersection. It'll be right there.
#Person1#: Is it far?
#Person2#: No, it should only take you about 15 minutes by foot.
#Person1#: Thank you. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the Forbidden City. | showing the way |
train_3234 | #Person1#: Now that we know what kind of music we will play, we have to decide what each of us will do.
#Person2#: Well, I love hip hop dancing, so I should probably dance. Do you know how to rap?
#Person1#: Oh yeah! I'm a great rapper. And I know all the Vanilla Ice lyrics by heart.
#Person2#: Excellent. I'll start pr... | #Person2# chooses to dance while #Person1# chooses to rap. | dance pratice |
train_3235 | #Person1#: I'm going to the park to play baseball with the guys.
#Person2#: But you promised to play chess with me this afternoon.
#Person1#: Yeah, but that was before the guys ask me to join the team.
#Person2#: So what?
#Person1#: You know how much I want to be on the team, and now there is an opening for me. If I do... | #Person1# wants to break #Person1#'s promise of playing chess with #Person2# this afternoon to practice baseball to join a team. #Person2# agrees if #Person1# gives the best game to #Person2# tonight. | break the promise |
train_3236 | #Person1#: Welcome to the International Business Department. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. I'm Ms. Dawson from Lexington Software. I need to send these documents to Vietnam via L / C.
#Person1#: No problem, I can do that for you right now. Have you checked the documents?
#Person2#: I have, but I have never done... | #Person1# will help Ms. Dawson double-check the documents that will be sent to Vietnam via L/C. | check document |
train_3237 | #Person1#: This is the last of the milk.
#Person2#: I know. I intent to go to the store today.
#Person1#: Would you get some that new cereal we saw advertise on TV.
#Person2#: Which one?
#Person1#: You know. The one with the silly art about how advisements have jump up and down.
#Person2#: Oh, you mean kikois.
#Person1... | #Person2# will buy #Person1# the new cereal if the store has. | buy cereal |
train_3238 | #Person1#: How can I travel by air?
#Person2#: Have you traveled by air before?
#Person1#: No, this is the first time.
#Person2#: Let me tell you. First you must buy a ticket.
#Person1#: Yes, I know.
#Person2#: Then you must go to the airport.
#Person1#: Is that all?
#Person2#: Not Yet. Listen to me. Don't forget to ta... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to travel by air. | travel by air |
train_3239 | #Person1#: what are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm just trying to complete today's crossword puzzle. Whenever I get the time, I like to do the crossword puzzles in the paper.
#Person1#: you really like brains that make you think, don't you?
#Person2#: I guess you could say that. What kind of games do you like?
#Person1#: I ... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the games they like. #Person2# prefers the crossword puzzles while #Person2# likes playing darts. #Person1# also says #Person1#'s family used to play some games together but #Person1# doesn't like those games. #Person2#'s family enjoys playing card games. | games |
train_3240 | #Person1#: I really hope to reach an agreement with you today that is suitable and beneficial for us both. I've thought through a lot of these details, and I hope we can have a chance to discuss them and resolve any differences this afternoon.
#Person2#: Let's get start. What kinds of things do you have in mind? If you... | #Person1# and #Person2# negotiate over the details of their trade, including the discount, the insurance fees, the transport fee, etc. They reach an agreement at the end. | reach an agreement |
train_3241 | #Person1#: it's so great to be here! I'm so excited to help you and my daughter with your new home!
#Person2#: we're glad that you're here. Would you like a tour of the house?
#Person1#: that'd be great, but could I have a cup of tea first?
#Person2#: sure, I'll just go put the kettle on. Why don't you have a seat on t... | #Person1# comes to help #Person1#'s daughter and #Person2# with their new home. #Person2# serves #Person2# a cup of tea and #Person1# will help with the chores. | help to dust |
train_3242 | #Person1#: Madam, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Next week there will be a meeting with the manager of USE Company ; this is an important opportunity for our company to have a new relationship with a new partner. So, I want you to prepare an instruction book with detailed introduction of our products. This introduct... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to prepare an instruction book with a detailed introduction of their products and the meeting agenda to welcome a potential partner. | meeting preparation |
train_3243 | #Person1#: I'm very impressed by all the work you've done on your house. Mr. Miller, How long have you been working on it?
#Person2#: I first became interested in doing things myself several years ago. I've been doing something on it every now and then for almost a year now. You know, I couldn't afford to pay workmen t... | #Person1# appreciates Mr. Miller's work done on Mr. Miller's house. | praise |
train_3244 | #Person1#: I'm in charge of buying the fruit for the children at our church. I'm so happy to find that apples and grapes are in season. Give me two dozens of each.
#Person2#: I hope that they're as good as they look. | #Person1# is buying fruits in #Person2#'s shop. | buying fruit |
train_3245 | #Person1#: How is the weather today?
#Person2#: It's very cold and wet.
#Person1#: Are the winters like this every year in this place?
#Person2#: Pretty much. But it was a little colder last year.
#Person1#: Now I know why people here have thick clothes on.
#Person2#: What is the weather like in winter in your country?... | The winter in #Person2#'s country is cold while it's warm all year round in #Person1#'s country. | weather in winter |
train_3246 | #Person1#: Eastern Airlines Agency. Good Morning.
#Person2#: Good Morning. I want to book a round-trip ticket.
#Person1#: Where are you flying from, and what's your destination, sir?
#Person2#: From Montreal to Toronto.
#Person1#: What day do you want to fly?
#Person2#: I want to leave on Monday the 24th and return on ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to book a round-trip air ticket from Montreal to Toronto. | air ticket booking |
train_3247 | #Person1#: Can I order take-out here?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. What would you like?
#Person1#: I want a hamburger, a medium French fries, a Big Mac meal, and a double cheeseburger, please.
#Person2#: Anything else?
#Person1#: And a 6-piece chicken nuggets.
#Person2#: What kind of drink would you like?
#Person1#: A large Co... | #Person1# orders some fast food and drinks to take out with #Person2#'s assistance. | ordering food |
train_3248 | #Person1#: Now,Mr. Martin. I've just read your own doctor's report. So you haven't been feeling very well lately, is that right?
#Person2#: It's... it's my leg, doctor. My right leg. I keep getting a strange pain in it.
#Person1#: Could you tell me what the pain is like?
#Person2#: It's like... like boiling water runni... | Mr. Martin gets a pain in his leg and goes to #Person1# with his local doctor's report. #Person1# suggests a few tests in order to find the reason. | see the doctor |
train_3249 | #Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I want to buy a personal gift for my brother. He's taking a trip to South America.
#Person1#: Is he going by ship or plane?
#Person2#: He,s flying. My gift will have to be something light in weight. What can you suggest?
#Person1#: What about this tie? It's made o... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to choose a gift for his brother and #Person1#'ll take a folding toothbrush. | choosing a gift |
train_3250 | #Person1#: Do you want your television repaired?
#Person2#: Yes, but not by the man you suggested.
#Person1#: Why not? The repairmen are very good and the charges are so reasonable.
#Person2#: That may be, but I couldn't find the place.
#Person1#: But you couldn't miss it. I told you it is at the first right after the ... | #Person2# cannot find the place of the repairman suggested by #Person1# and #Person1# finds that #Person1# told #Person2# the wrong way. | finding a place |
train_3251 | #Person1#: Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
#Person2#: I have worked as an executive secretary for 5 years, first for trading companies, and now I am working for a trust company. I interact well with peers, clients, administrators and bosses. I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress environme... | #Person1# gives #Person2# a job interview, asking about #Person2#'s past working experience, computer skills, and English competence. #Person2# inquires about the detailed job responsibilities. #Person2# is satisfied with the proposed salary and will get the decision by early July. | job interview |
train_3252 | #Person1#: Can I take your order?
#Person2#: I'll take two value meals.
#Person1#: What kind of drink do you want with those meals?
#Person2#: One Coca Cola and the other a Sprite, please.
#Person1#: You can super-size your meals for only three dollars extra.
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like that, then.
#Person1#: How ab... | #Person1# serves #Person2# and #Person2# orders two super-size value meals. | ordering food |
train_3253 | #Person1#: You are blue in the face, arn't you?
#Person2#: The cat has eaten my fish, I'll kill it.
#Person1#: But supposing your son killed like the fish, what do you think then?
#Person2#: I'll beat him.
#Person1#: So beat the cat, but don't kill it. | #Person1# persuades #Person2# not to kill #Person2#'s cat as it ate #Person2#'s fish. | cat |
train_3254 | #Person1#: I'm absolutely stuffed. I don't think I've ever eaten so much at one sitting.
#Person2#: same here. How did we manage to eat seven jin of dumplings?
#Person1#: well, I had five of them. the bill, please.
#Person3#: that will be 71 yuan.
#Person2#: here's 80. keep the change.
#Person3#: I'm sorry, sir?
... | #Person1# and #Person2# eat many dumplings. #Person1# is trying to give #Person3# a tip but both #Person2# and #Person3# don't understand #Person2#'s word 'keep the change'. | tip |
train_3255 | #Person1#: Come on in. I am so glad you are here. We have been expecting you.
#Person2#: Am I late for the party? Looks everyone is already here. Hope I didn't miss something interesting.
#Person1#: No, you are just on time. We haven't really started yet.
#Person2#: Great, here are some flowers for you. I hope you l... | #Person2# brings some flowers when coming to #Person1#'s housewarming party. #Person1# did all the designs of #Person1#'s new house and seems to be proud of it. | housewarming party |
train_3256 | #Person1#: I hear you bought a new house in the northern suburbs.
#Person2#: That's right, we bought it the same day we came on the market.
#Person1#: What kind of house is it?
#Person2#: It's a wonderful Spanish style.
#Person1#: Oh, I love the roof tiles on Spanish style houses.
#Person2#: And it's a bargaining.... | #Person2# has just bought a Spanish style house at a good price and #Person2# will buy a house before #Person2#'s wedding. | buying a house |
train_3257 | #Person1#: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful!
#Person2#: Autumn is the best season in Beijing, you know.
#Person1#: Yes, I can see. The summer heat is over, and the winter cold is still far away.
#Person2#: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year?
#Person1#: Autumn is also very nice ... | #Person2# describes the weather of summer, autumn, and winter in Beijing and #Person1# talks about how the weather is like in Washington. | weather |
train_3258 | #Person1#: Hi, Karen! Where's Tom?
#Person2#: He's upstairs. He's having a bath. Tom!
#Person3#: Yes?
#Person2#: Sam's here.
#Person3#: I'm nearly ready. Hello, Sam. Have a cigarette.
#Person1#: No thanks, Tom.
#Person3#: Have a glass of whisky then.
#Person1#: OK. Thanks.
#Person3#: Is dinner ready, Karen?
#P... | Tom and Sam had roast beef and potatoes for lunch and those are exactly what Karen prepares for their dinner. | lunch and dinner |
train_3259 | #Person1#: Do you like jazz, Tom?
#Person2#: No, I don't like it very much. Do you?
#Person1#: Well, yes, I do. I'm a real fan of Wynton Marsalis.
#Person2#: Oh, does he play the piano?
#Person1#: No, he doesn't ! ! ! He plays the trumpet. So, what kind of music do you like?
#Person2#: I like rock a lot.
#Person1... | #Person1# likes jazz while Tom likes rock music. | music preference |
train_3260 | #Person1#: Can you believe me?
#Person2#: Sure.
#Person1#: Please count on my love.
#Person2#: I will.
#Person1#: I'll be yours through endless time.
#Person2#: I see. And I'll always be devoted to you.
#Person1#: Thank you. I know I've nothing to offer you, but I'll never give you reason to cry.
#Person2#: I'll... | #Person1# and #Person2# express their love to each other with sensational words. | lovers' honeyed words |
train_3261 | #Person1#: Hello, my name is Peter Jones. I'm your new neighbor. I just moved in next door.
#Person2#: Oh, nice to meet you. My name is Miss James. I hope you enjoy living here.
#Person1#: I hope so, too. You know when we were considering whether to buy the house, Mr. Johnson, the housing agent told us that jogging was... | Peter has just moved into a new house and comes to greet his new neighbor, Miss James. He asks Miss James the best place to jog and the tips for jogging there. | jogging place |
train_3262 | #Person1#: Do you have anything particular on this evening?
#Person2#: No, I've got a lot of time to kill.
#Person1#: Well, then, won't you come over to dinner and have a game of mahjong afterwards?
#Person2#: With pleasure.
#Person1#: You are not so eager about majang before.
#Person2#: That's because I didn't know th... | #Person2# becomes interested in mah-jong and #Person1# thinks it is hard to shut this hobby off. | playing majang |
train_3263 | #Person1#: Hi, my name is Catherine.
#Person2#: I'm John. It's nice to meet you.
#Person1#: Do you know what this professor is like?
#Person2#: I have no idea. This is my first year.
#Person1#: You are a freshman? Me too. Where are you from?
#Person2#: I'm from San Francisco.
#Person1#: I've been there a few times. It'... | Catherine and John meet each other for the first time before their class begins. They talk about the weather, their majors, and the interesting places in the city. | first time meeting |
train_3264 | #Person1#: Have you booked the train tickets?
#Person2#: Yes, the train leaves 4 o'clock and arrives at London at about 10.
#Person1#: What about the plane tickets from London to Paris?
#Person2#: Well, I want your advice. If we take the plane, leaving at midnight, we'll have to pay 260 pounds each. But if we leave at ... | #Person1# and #Person2# choose a midnight plane because it is cheap and they think they have enough time to catch the flight. | plane ticket |
train_3265 | #Person1#: It's freezing cold out here, Joan! You said would be just a little chilly.
#Person2#: Yes, I know, George. We should walk home faster to keep warm.
#Person1#: Awe, and what is that?
#Person2#: Oh, just a bit of thunder. Nothing to worry about.
#Person1#: Just a bit of thunder? Nothing to worry about? Now it'... | The bad weather makes Joan and George cold and wet, so they want to go back home quickly. | terrible weather |
train_3266 | #Person1#: Isaac, something's wrong with the shower. It can't be turned off completely. It keeps dripping.
#Person2#: Yeah, maybe the shower head needs replacing.
#Person1#: Oh, it's probably just a washer or something that needs to be replaced. Can you take a look at it?
#Person2#: Me? I'm not a repairman. I don't eve... | #Person1# asks Isaac to check the dripping shower but Isaac doesn't think he can handle it. | dripping shower |
train_3267 | #Person1#: What do you do in the evening, John?
#Person2#: I go to the school Theatre club every Tuesday evening. The rest of the week I usually stay home. I don't like the city very much.
#Person1#: Why don't you like the city?
#Person2#: Before I moved here, I lived in a village. I knew all the people in my neighborh... | John tells #Person1# that he doesn't like the city life because of noisy sounds and traffic. | city life |
train_3268 | #Person1#: Jack, I was just wondering if you'd like to go out this Friday.
#Person2#: Oh, Rose. I haven't seen you since we last met at our classmates party. What are you going to do?
#Person1#: Well, I was thinking if we could go to a movie after a western dinner.
#Person2#: That sounds like fun.
#Person1#: Of course.... | Rose invites Jack to go to a movie after a western dinner this Friday. Jack agrees. | movie night |
train_3269 | #Person1#: I'm not sure about how to operate the washer and dryer.
#Person2#: What's the problem?
#Person1#: I need help turning them on.
#Person2#: You need change.
#Person1#: The machines take change?
#Person2#: Yes. It costs fifty cents for the washer and a dollar for the dryer.
#Person1#: Where do i put the money i... | #Person2# shows #Person1# how to operate the washer and dryer. #Person1# thanks for that. | washer and dryer |
train_3270 | #Person1#: Can I borrow this magazine from you? It's really interesting and I can't put it down.
#Person2#: I am sorry, but I can't lend it to you now, for I haven't finished reading it. If you don't mind, I can lend you some back numbers to you.
#Person1#: That would be very kind of you. By the way, is it a monthly ma... | #Person1# wants to borrow the magazine from #Person2#, but #Person2# refuses and can lend some back numbers. | magazine |
train_3271 | #Person1#: Food is less expensive in a cafeteria, because you serve yourself.
#Person2#: How to do it?
#Person1#: Just pick up a tray, then put a knife, a fork, a spoon and a paper napkin on it and stand in the line.
#Person2#: How long will it take to reach the buffet?
#Person1#: Not long, because people rush for lunc... | #Person1# teaches #Person2# to serve himself in a cafeteria. Then #Person2# needs to tell the man behind the counter what #Person2# wants. | cafeteria |
train_3272 | #Person1#: How far do we have to go?
#Person2#: About 50 miles.
#Person1#: The traffic is not very heavy on this high way, is it? So I ' m sure we ' ll make it.
#Person2#: No, but we ' Ve got a hurry. It will be the rush hour soon.
#Person1#: Don ' t worry. There ' s plenty of time yet.
#Person2#: But it ' s Friday tod... | #Person2# thinks they'll arrive in time, but #Person1# thinks they need to hurry because it'll be the rush hour soon during the weekend. | on the way |
train_3273 | #Person1#: Where's Mrs. Johnson?
#Person2#: Just call her Lisa, Mary. She's cooking dinner.
#Person1#: I see. Can I sit down?
#Person2#: Of course! Make yourself at home.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Johnson.
#Person2#: Please, just call me Tom.
#Person1#: Okay, Tom.
#Person2#: Where's Cindy?
#Person1#: She's upstairs in ... | Mary is visiting Johnson's family. Mr. Johnson asks Mary to tell Cindy to come downstairs. | form of address |
train_3274 | #Person1#: Come on, you are left behind!
#Person2#: Wow, I can't catch my breath. You are running too fast, honey.
#Person1#: You just need more exercise.
#Person2#: Yes, but you need to slow down. This is jogging, not racing!
#Person1#: I don't care. I want to burn up my fat.
#Person2#: But running so fast is not good... | #Person1# runs fast to burn up more calories. #Person2# tells #Person1# to burn up #Person1#'s fat, #Person1# must run slowly for a longer time. | exercise |
train_3275 | #Person1#: What's the deal with the Asia area sales? Did you have a chance to look at any other reports that came in from the branch offices?
#Person2#: We got numbers back from our offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore and Tokyo, we're waiting on Bangkok and Kula Lumpur.
#Person1#: What do the preliminary f... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about reports from Asian branch offices. #Person2# thinks it's hard to tell the trends from the preliminary figures because the branches are located in different countries. | report |
train_3276 | #Person1#: I wish to make it clear at the outset that this matter of labels is entirely our problem.
#Person2#: I should say it is something we have never come across before.
#Person1#: The Federal Food and Drug Administration, or the FDA as we call it for short, imposes a whole set of regulations on the import of food... | #Person1# says the FDA imposes more rigid and complicated regulations on the import of food products to the United States. #Person2# thinks the overly strict regulations restrict imports. The Ma Ling Labels cannot be used if the lichee is to be offered for import. Thus #Person1# suggests quoting on a CIF basis for deli... | import regulations |
train_3277 | #Person1#: We're having a tailgate party I before the game. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: Okay. But what is a tailgate party?
#Person1#: Someone brings a truck to the game and we have a barbecue right there in the parking lot out of the back of the truck!
#Person2#: How fun! Can I bring something?
#Person1#: Do... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the tailgate party. #Person2# will make and bring a potato salad to the party. | tailgate party |
train_3278 | #Person1#: are you ready to go the concert?
#Person2#: yes. Should we go there by bus so we aren't late?
#Person1#: actually, why don't we go there by bike? We could get stuck in traffic if we travel by bus in such hour.
#Person2#: that's true. Cycling is good for our environment, too. Let me just get my helmet then.
#... | #Person1# advises going to the concert by bike in case of being stuck in traffic. #Person2# agrees and #Person1# suggests a round helmet may be better for #Person2#. Then #Person1# praises #Person2#'s new bicycle and will help #Person2# to fix the brakes and saddle. | bicycle |
train_3279 | #Person1#: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn't think much of the max oreo exhibition. He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned.
#Person2#: Really? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent. What did you think of it?
#Person1#: I liked it. I didn't think his works were masterpi... | #Person1# and #Person2# liked the max oreo exhibition and they disagree with the art critic's comments. #Person1# likes landscapes and still life, while prefers abstract paintings. Both of them think the colors appear richer in the paintings. #Person2# also recommends calligraphy. | art works |
train_3280 | #Person1#: Why are there still so many people overweight despite the current fitness craze?
#Person2#: Well, there are certain factors that effect people's size and weight.
#Person1#: What are they?
#Person2#: One study said that low-income groups have a higher percentage of over-weight people than higher income famili... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that low-income groups have a higher percentage of overweight people than higher-income families because the low-income groups eat more junk food according to the survey. Besides, many people overweight because they do not exercise. | overweight |
train_3281 | #Person1#: Did your wife give birth yet?
#Person2#: Yeah. She's a healthy beautiful girl.
#Person1#: Congratulations. How is your wife doing?
#Person2#: She is tired, but getting a lot of rest now.
#Person1#: That's good to hear.
#Person2#: I'm just glad there were no complications.
#Person1#: If your wife and baby are... | #Person2#'s wife gave birth to a girl. #Person2# thinks it's so hard to take care of the newborn after work and #Person1# comforts #Person2#. | give birth |
train_3282 | #Person1#: All right. But these are black and I don't like black shoes. They're dull.
#Person2#: Well, black is a better color than pink. Pink's for girls.
#Person1#: Then why are you wearing black shoes?
#Person2#: Because. . . oh, all right. You win. Let's pay for them and go.
#Person1#: Hey, thanks, mum. | #Person1# convinces #Person1#'s mom to buy the shoes. | shopping |
train_3283 | #Person1#: I'm going to the beauty parlor. Do you want to come too?
#Person2#: Sure. Let's go. What are you going to have done?
#Person1#: I want to have a foot massage and haircut.
#Person2#: A foot massage sounds like a great idea. They are very relaxing. I'd also like to have a mudpack on my face. It's supposed to h... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the beauty parlor. #Person1# suggests pedicures, manicures, and trying a Thai massage to relieve stress. #Person2# thinks the Thai massage sounds painful. | beauty parlor |
train_3284 | #Person1#: Hello, is that Cathy speaking?
#Person2#: Yes, is that you, Allen?
#Person1#: Yes, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Not bad.
#Person1#: Say I've got two tickets for the concert this evening. Would you like to come with me?
#Person2#: Sure. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: Then I'll pick you up at six thirty. OK?... | Allen invites Cathy to the concert and will pick Cathy at 6:30. | invitation |
train_3285 | #Person1#: What reason do you have for missing school?
#Person2#: I was sick.
#Person1#: How were you sick?
#Person2#: I had a stomachache.
#Person1#: Did it get any better?
#Person2#: I'm still feeling under the weather.
#Person1#: Would you like anything for your stomach?
#Person2#: I took something earlier.
#Person1... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# missed school because #Person2# had a stomachache. | missing school |
train_3286 | #Person1#: Thank you for your visit to our company. I'd like to make an introduction for you. Is there anything in particular you'd like to know?
#Person2#: Your company has a very good reputation, and I have been planning to visit it for a long time. What's the advantage of your factory over other plastics ones?
#Pers... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the advantages of #Person1#'s factory over other plastics ones, but #Person1# cannot answer #Person2#'s question about the cost. | factory |
train_3287 | #Person1#: Mark, you are not telling me the truth. Now why?
#Person2#: Promise you are not going to be angry?
#Person1#: Yes, all right. So why? Go on then. Say it. Oh, really, Mark. I promise I'm not going to be angry. Now why were you late?
#Person2#: I forgot.
#Person1#: You forgot? You. . .
#Person2#: Ah, ah, you p... | Mark tells the reason why he was late after #Person1# promises #Person1# won't be angry. | tell the truth |
train_3288 | #Person1#: Where are you studying and what's your major?
#Person2#: I am studying at Beijing University. I major in Civil Law.
#Person1#: Why did you choose Beijing University?
#Person2#: Because Beijing University is the best university in China and I'm sure I am one of the best students.
#Person1#: What courses have ... | #Person2# is studying at Beijing University. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s major, the courses #Person2# has learned, the favorite course and the minor subject. | education background |
train_3289 | #Person1#: Lisa, are there family rules in this house?
#Person2#: Well, I wouldn't call them rules, but there are some things that I expect my daughter to do.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Setting the table and doing the dishes.
#Person1#: Is there anything else?
#Person2#: I also expect Cindy to tidy up her own roo... | Lisa tells #Person1# she expects her daughter to do in the house. #Person1# promises to keep the room clean too. | family rules |
train_3290 | #Person1#: I saw on TV that there is an entertainment item, bungee in Beijing Longtanhu Park. Except that the height is not exiting enough.
#Person2#: You say how high can be exciting?
#Person1#: The highest bungee spot in the world is located in Mount Kikicama, South Africa, which is 216 meters high. A cable car in a ... | #Person1# thinks the bungee in Beijing is not exciting enough and introduces to #Person2# the highest bungee spot in the world and the origins of bungee. | Bungee |
train_3291 | #Person1#: I need to get my internet fixed.
#Person2#: What's the problem with your internet?
#Person1#: It won't connect.
#Person2#: How long has this been happening?
#Person1#: This problem has been happening for a few days now.
#Person2#: The internet doesn't come up at all?
#Person1#: It just won't connect to a web... | #Person1#'s internet hasn't been able to connect to a webpage for a few days. #Person2# will send someone to fix it. | fix the internet |
train_3292 | #Person1#: Excuse me, but I'm a bit lost here. Where does this street lead to?
#Person2#: The Queen Street, I guess.
#Person1#: So is it the right way to the City Hall?
#Person2#: I'm afraid you're going in the opposite direction. | #Person2# says #Person1# is in the opposite direction to the City Hall. | ask for directions |
train_3293 | #Person1#: We're interested in your Drawn Works. What about the supply position?
#Person2#: For most of the articles in the catalog, we have good supply.
#Person1#: Here's our inquiry list. You'll find the required items, specifications and quantities all there.
#Person2#: Thanks. I'll look into it and let you have our... | #Person1# gives #Person2# their inquiry list. #Person2# will give #Person1# their firm offer tomorrow and agrees to make the prices CIF including five percent. | business talk |
train_3294 | #Person1#: I'd like to book a ticket to Shanghai.
#Person2#: When would you like to fly?
#Person1#: As soon as possible. Do you have a flight tomorrow?
#Person2#: I will check, please hold on. Sorry to say that flight is all booked up. Can I book you for the 3rd of September?
#Person1#: That will be OK.
#Person2#: How ... | Ms. Green wants to book a ticket to Shanghai and fly economy class. #Person2# helps her book a one-way ticket for September 3rd. Ms. Green will pay by charge card. | flight reservation |
train_3295 | #Person1#: Michael, it is time to wake up.
#Person2#: Huh?
#Person1#: Yes, it is time to wake up. And, also, from now on I will speak only English to you. And you should speak only English to me, too.
#Person2#: Okay, mom.
#Person1#: Right. That's good.
#Person2#: It will be hard at first, but I think I can do it.
#Per... | #Person1# wakes Michael up and requires they should speak only English from now on. #Person1# encourages Michael. | daily conversation |
train_3296 | #Person1#: Well, I'm sure all our listeners would love to be brought up to date on the latest in tiny televisions.
#Person2#: It's an expanding market, that's for sure, and they seem to be getting smaller every year.
#Person1#: Which countries are dominating the market?
#Person2#: At the moment it's Japan, principally.... | #Person1#'s interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# thinks tiny televisions are an expanding market and Japan now is dominating the market since the appearance of the Watchman in 1982. #Person2# introduces its size and weight and the sales of this model far outnumbered projections. It is said that the production levels were ... | tiny televisions |
train_3297 | #Person1#: And what time do you call this then?
#Person2#: look, I'm sorry, Mrs. Miller...
#Person1#: Ten o'clock is a fine time to roll into work, isn't it?
#Person2#: Yes, I know I'm a bit late, but...
#Person1#: A bit late! Listen to that! A bit late, he says.
#Person2#: Please, Mrs. Miller, my train...
#Person1#: O... | #Person2# makes an excuse for being late that the eight-thirty train was canceled. Mrs. Miller sees through #Person1#'s lie and is very angry. | be late |
train_3298 | #Person1#: Mr. Wilson, you said you saw the bus crash into the truck. Do you know what caused the accident?
#Person2#: I saw a boy riding his bicycle in the street. The bus driver tried to avoid biting him. He made a sudden turn and lost control the bus. | Mr. Wilson tells #Person1# what he witnessed during the accident. | car accident |
train_3299 | #Person1#: Oh, hi, Linda. I'm glad I've caught you.
#Person2#: Hi, Chris.
#Person1#: I'm having a party this Saturday. I've just moved into a new flat. We're starting at about five thirty. Can you come?
#Person2#: I'd love to. Thank you very much.
#Person1#: Here's my new address.
#Person2#: Thanks. Church Street, Rand... | Chris invites Linda to the party and gives her the address. Linda will be there on time. | invitation |
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