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train_3300 | #Person1#: Hey, do you want to go for a picnic in the park tomorrow afternoon?
#Person2#: I can't. I just started coaching a boys' football team. We have a game tomorrow.
#Person1#: Oh, that sounds fun. Maybe I can come see it.
#Person2#: Sure! The game starts at two, but we'll be there at 1:00 to prepare. It'll be at ... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go for a picnic, but #Person2# refuses because #Person2# needs to coach a football team. #Person1# wants to see it and #Person2# agrees. | coach football |
train_3301 | #Person1#: Two more miles to go...we have an hour before school starts. Let's take our time. Do you want to stop and get a breakfast sandwich?
#Person2#: We decided to start walking to school for the exercise. We want to get fit. Why would we want to eat a fattening breakfast sandwich?
#Person1#: McDonald's has an egg ... | #Person1# wants to get a sandwich on their way to school, while #Person2# cannot understand because they aim at getting fit. #Person1# explains that the sandwich has only 320 calories. #Person2# agrees and they talk about their meals. | get fit |
train_3302 | #Person1#: When was the first computer built?
#Person2#: It was built in 1944.
#Person1#: Is it the same as the computers that we use now?
#Person2#: No, it was as large as a room and worked very slow.
#Person1#: But computers have become smaller, and worked faster now.
#Person2#: Yes. Most computers are as small as a ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the first computer was built in 1944 and it was larger and slower than the computer we use now. | computer |
train_3303 | #Person1#: What will you do now? Propose to her.
#Person2#: Of course I won't chill out. Opportunity knocks only once.
#Person1#: You should strike while the iron is hot.
#Person2#: You're right. I will have a talk to her about that. | #Person1# suggests #Person2# strike while the iron is hot and propose to her. #Person1# agrees. | proposal |
train_3304 | #Person1#: hello, do you remember me? I bought some vases from you yesterday.
#Person2#: yes, you sent them to New York, right?
#Person1#: that's right. I thought I'd come back to buy some more souvenirs.
#Person2#: what did you in mind?
#Person1#: well, first, I'd like to buy a few postcards. My sister used to alw... | #Person1# comes back to #Person2#'s shop where #Person1# bought vases yesterday to buy more souvenirs. #Person2# assists #Person1# to choose a few postcards for #Person1#'s sister, some masks made in Venice and some chocolate for #Person1#'s girlfriend. | souvenirs |
train_3305 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Is anyone sitting here?
#Person2#: No, nobody.
#Person1#: You don't mind if I smoke, do you?
#Person2#: Well, to be frank, yes, I do.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. But this isn't a no-smoker, is it? I mean would you mind if I smoke here?
#Person2#: Actually it is. Perhaps you haven't noticed the ... | #Person1# wants to smoke but #Person2# reminds #Person1# that smoking is not allowed here. | smoking |
train_3306 | #Person1#: Honey, I'll be right back!
#Person2#: Where are you going?
#Person1#: I told you already! I'm going to get my nails done.
#Person2#: Again? You just went last week! You spend more time at the nail salon than you do here at home! Honestly, why do you need a manicure every week?
#Person1#: Well, first of a... | #Person1# is going to get #Person1#'s nail done and explains why #Person1# needs a manicure every week. #Person2# thinks #Person2# should do too. | manicure |
train_3307 | #Person1#: Hi, Li Ming. You look upset. What's the matter?
#Person2#: There will be a parents' meeting in our class this Saturday and I am worried about it.
#Person1#: Why? We can leave school earlier that day.
#Person2#: I didn't do well in last exams. If my father knows it, he will beat me up.
#Person1#: I can't ... | Li Ming tells #Person1# he's worried that his father will beat him because he failed the exams. #Person1# suggests asking the teacher for help. | parents' meeting |
train_3308 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a job as a clerk typist in English.
#Person1#: I'm Mary Kelly. May I ask your name?
#Person2#: My name is Zhuang Lingyu. How are you, Miss Kelly?
#Person1#: I'm glad to meet you, Mr. Zhuang. Sit down, please.
#Person2#: Thank you, Miss Kelly.
#Person1#: W... | Mr. Zhuang wants to find a job as a clerk typist. After Mr. Zhuang shows his qualifications and takes a test, Mary thinks he's good enough to have an interview with the manager. | clerk typist |
train_3309 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I am Sunlin. I am here about your advertisement for a tourist guide. Are there still any vacancies?
#Person2#: Yes. One more is needed.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm so lucky. I want to apply for it.
#Person2#: But do you have any experience like that?
#Person1#: Yes. I have been a guide for two years.
... | Sunlin asks #Person2# whether there're vacancies of tourist guides. #Person2# says yes and asks Sunlin two practical questions. Sunlin shows great experience to handle the cases, so #Person2# welcomes Sunlin into their company. | job interview |
train_3310 | #Person1#: Just smell that, will you? Cool, isn't it?
#Person2#: Uhm, I think it'll be great.
#Person1#: Better than that popcorn we made when we burnt the pan. Do you remember? Mom made us promise never to make it at home again.
#Person2#: She didn't need to. It was seriously bad. We'll just have to remember to get th... | #Person1# and #Person2# are making pizza and they will make a cake for dessert. | cooking |
train_3311 | #Person1#: Thank you, Janet Jackson for accepting our interview invitation.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: You are a real popstar. I can't wait for your unbreakable world tour that will kick off in Vancouver on August thirty first.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm looking forward to it myself. I've been away for a while and I have... | #Person1#'s interviewing Jackson. They talk about Jackson's world tour that will kick off in Vancouver, the new single coming last Monday and some design work with Paul Raps in New York. | pop star |
train_3312 | #Person1#: Doctor Richardson. When did you began to have the idea of helping aids patients?
#Person2#: Frankly speaking, I didn't have any sort of idea of what I would do at all when I left high school at the age of 16. Then I found a simple job in a small medical lab. Back then I never dreamed that one day I would hel... | Doctor Richardson tells #Person1# when he began to have the idea of helping aids patients. What caused his great change was that his interest in lab work made him get a PhD and then began research on medicine. | medicine |
train_3313 | #Person1#: Hi, Mark. Haven't seen you for ages. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Can't complain. I'm busy with my experiments in the lab, but after work I often play some sports.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Like tennis, running and golf.
#Person1#: Golf? That's my favorite game. How often do you play it, Mark?
#Perso... | Alice meets with Mark and asks his recent situation. After knowing Mark also plays golf, Alice invites Mark to come with her. | play golf |
train_3314 | #Person1#: Paul, let's talk about your work experience in South America. What took you there? Was it to improve your Spanish?
#Person2#: Well, I just wanted to find out more about the way people lived there. My spoken Spanish was already pretty good. In fact, I ended up teaching English there.
#Person1#: I see, how did... | Paul tells #Person1# he wanted to find out the way people lived in South America so he went there. He talks about his work experience, life and food in South America. | South America |
train_3315 | #Person1#: Well, how do you feel now?
#Person2#: A bit cold and my headaches terribly. I must have knocked it on the windscreen when my car went into the tree.
#Person1#: Well, you've got a cut on your head. You were lucky that you had fastened your safety belt. Otherwise, you could have been killed or hurt badly.
#Per... | #Person2# feels cold and terrible headaches after the car went into the tree. #Person1# tells #Person2# there's nothing serious and to have a rest. | treatment |
train_3316 | #Person1#: How many people are coming to the party, Nelly?
#Person2#: Well, I invited 18, but only 11 are coming now.
#Person1#: What are you going to cook?
#Person2#: We're having fish with lemon sauce, then ice cream made with apples from the garden and coffee afterwards.
#Person1#: Sounds delicious. Have you got som... | #Person1# and Nelly are preparing for the party. Nelly provides food and drink and Jenny'll bring her guitar. Nelly'll give Emma a video about football as a birthday present. | party |
train_3317 | #Person1#: Hi, Sam. Would you like to come for Indian food with us next Friday?
#Person2#: Sure. I love Indian food. Who else is coming?
#Person1#: Jane, Susan, Pete and 2 colleagues of mine.
#Person2#: I have no plans for Friday, so Indian food would be great. Which restaurant do you have in mind?
#Person1#: Susan sug... | #Person1# invites Sam to eat Indian food next Friday. #Person1# tells that Susan recommended the restaurant on Main Street. #Person1# will make the reservation. | Indian food |
train_3318 | #Person1#: I've come about your wools. According to our market survey, wools are likely to find a ready market in our country.
#Person2#: Wonderful! We can meet your requirements and the offer is ready for you. Here it is. The unit price is USD 15.00 per kilogram.
#Person1#: Do you quote CIF or FOB?
#Person2#: It's FOB... | #Person1# wants to accept #Person2#'s offer of wools and requests to quote the price of CIF Hamburg. #Person2# agrees. | business talk |
train_3319 | #Person1#: Next, please. May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Hello, yes, I ' d like to open a bank account.
#Person1#: Certainly, I can can help you with that. What type of account would you like to open? A chequing or a savings account?
#Person2#: What What features do they offer?
#Person1#: Well, if you just take a look ... | #Person2# opens a chequing account with #Person1#'s assistance because he wants to have easy access to his money. He would like to deposit one billion dollars today. | open an account |
train_3320 | #Person1#: John, I was looking through some magazines for ideas about where we might go on vacation this year.
#Person2#: I've already told my buddy, Mark, that I am going hunting with him in Alaska.
#Person1#: You can't be serious!
#Person2#: Hey, I've always gone hunting or fishing on vacation. I am sorry that bother... | #Person1# gets angry because John is going hunting with his friend in Alaska instead of spending the vacation with her, but John doesn't care. | vacation plan |
train_3321 | #Person1#: Look, Jim. That man just fell down over there.
#Person2#: We'd better see if he is ok.
#Person1#: Sir, sir, are you all right, sir?
#Person2#: He is not answering. You'd better check his pulse and breathing.
#Person1#: Oh, no. He is not breathing and there's no pulse. Call 911.
#Person2#: Hello? Yes, someone... | #Person1# and Jim find an unconscious man. #Person1# is performing CPR and Jim calls 911. | emergency |
train_3322 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I'd like to apply for an immigrant visa.
#Person2#: Under which category do you intend to apply?
#Person1#: Oh, my son is an American citizen. We want to live together in the future.
#Person2#: So that's the Family Reunification. | #Person2# helps #Person1# apply for an immigrant visa for Family Reunification. | immigrant visa application |
train_3323 | #Person1#: Would you like to see our new shirts?
#Person2#: Sorry, but I'm not really interested in those things.
#Person1#: But they're very nice, you know.
#Person2#: Really.
#Person1#: And not expensive either.
#Person2#: Oh, I don't care about that.
#Person1#: Everybody is buying them.
#Person2#: Are they?
#Person1... | #Person1# tries to sell the new shirts to #Person2# but #Person2# isn't interested at all. | sell new shirts |
train_3324 | #Person1#: Is there a lot of oil and coal in your country?
#Person2#: There is some, but my country is not amongst the leading producers. The oil and coal deposits are in the north of my country. Your country is a big oil producer, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. My country is famous for having that natural resources.... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the natural sources of their own country. #Person1#'s country has lots of oil, natural gas, and trees. #Person2#'s country has some coal and gold. | natural sources discussion |
train_3325 | #Person1#: I'm going over to the gym. I want to do some running.
#Person2#: Why don't you run outside?
#Person1#: Are you kidding? Do you know how cold it is today?
#Person2#: Yeah, I suppose. I guess it isn't healthy to run in this weather.
#Person1#: No, it's not. Not at all. I'd probably freeze my lungs.
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s going to run in the gym. #Person2# wants to join #Person1# to lift weights to get in shape. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# used to swim in high school and then makes an exercise plan. #Person1#'s surprised. | exercise |
train_3326 | #Person1#: Mary? Are you still there?
#Person2#: Yes. What do you want?
#Person1#: Did your bid win?
#Person2#: What do you care, dork?
#Person1#: Hey! I'm trying to be nice, and you still want to fight! Did you get the statue or not?
#Person2#: You mean fat boy?
#Person1#: Sorry. I take that back. I mean the copper Bu... | #Person1# inquires Mary about her bid. Mary is unfriendly to #Person1#. | daily casual talk |
train_3327 | #Person1#: How are you tonight, sir?
#Person2#: Oh, not too bad. I'm just glad the weekend's finally here.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. What can I get for you?
#Person2#: Give me a screwdriver on the rocks.
#Person1#: One screwdriver, coming right up. ( He mixes the drink. ) Here you are, sir.
#Person2#: Thanks. | #Person1# makes #Person2# a screwdriver at a bar. | order drinks |
train_3328 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, Is this the road to the peace Store?
#Person2#: You could get there this way, but it'd be faster to go along the Wort Street.
#Person1#: Where's Wort Street, please?
#Person2#: Turn right at the third intersection, you'll see the street and then walk along the street to the south.
#Person1#: ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the Peace Store. #Person1# is grateful. | ask for directions |
train_3329 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to change some money, please.
#Person1#: All right. How much would you like to change?
#Person2#: Let me see. I think maybe 600 USD at least.
#Person1#: Pardon?
#Person2#: Six hundred US dollars.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir, after 7 t... | #Person2# wants to change at least 600 USD. #Person1# tells him it would be violating the regulations so #Person1# can't help him. | change money |
train_3330 | #Person1#: Hi, taxi. Could you take me to the financial street, please
#Person2#: Pardon, where to, sir?
#Person1#: I want to go to the financial stree.
#Person2#: All right. Hop in, please.
#Person1#: Excuse me, how long does it take to get there?
#Person2#: It usually takes about half an hour.
#Person1#: Oh, does it ... | #Person1# takes a taxi to the financial street. #Person2# tells him it might take a long time because of the distance and the traffic, and the fair varies according to the distance. | take a taxi |
train_3331 | #Person1#: Good idea! I've heard that the Expo is doing pretty well now, and ads are seen everywhere in the country on all means of media, newspapers, TV, street signs, etc.
#Person2#: Yeah, it's the last world-wide horti-cultural exposition in the century, and one of the grand festivities of cross-century significance... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the Expo. #Person2# tells #Person1# what's interesting to see there, introduces the Kunming Expo excitedly, and encourages #Person1# to see it. | the Expo |
train_3332 | #Person1#: Kate, will you please make ten copies of this report?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but the photocopier is out of order.
#Person1#: Then use the xerox machine.
#Person2#: It broke down one year ago.
#Person1#: Oh, forget it then. Hey, I told you to put the files on the in tray, not on my desk.
#Person2#: The pile ... | #Person1# asks Kate to do some work, but Kate answers in a tone of impatience because she's having a headache and she never has a holiday. #Person1# gives her time off and Kate apologizes. | office talk |
train_3333 | #Person1#: Personal Finance Department, Lucie speaking, how may I help?
#Person2#: Hello there. I need some advice about personal finance. Could you help me please?
#Person1#: That's no problem. What exactly would you like to know?
#Person2#: Well, I've been very busy recently and I'm having trouble keeping up to date ... | #Person2# phones to ask for advice about personal finance. Lucie answers and tells #Person2# about their service. | personal finance consultation |
train_3334 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hi Steve. This is Mike. What are you doing?
#Person1#: Oh, hi. I was just watching TV.
#Person2#: There's nothing to watch right now.
#Person1#: I know. I was watching a re-run. I have nothing to do and I was bored.
#Person2#: Me too. Let's get together and do something.
#Person1#: I'd like... | Mike phones Steve and they both feel bored. They check the weather and plan to go to a live outdoor concert by the river tomorrow. | phone call |
train_3335 | #Person1#: Do you like traveling, Kathy?
#Person2#: I like traveling for pleasure to get places for vacation for instance. But I don't like traveling to work, waiting for buses, or. . .
#Person1#: Or getting stuck in traffic jams when you're driving.
#Person2#: Exactly. | Kathy tells #Person1# she likes traveling for pleasure but not for work. | traveling |
train_3336 | #Person1#: Well Mr. Black, I appreciate your interest in our company, but I doubt you can do this job properly.
#Person2#: I'm sure I can do it well. I'Ve always wanted to be the best in whatever I did. Give me a chance.
#Person1#: I wish I could. But you even don't have a B. A, so I'm sorry to say there's no chance.
#... | #Person1# tells Mr.Black he isn't qualified for the job. Mr.Black feels insulted and angry. | job interview |
train_3337 | #Person1#: Hello, sir. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: I'd like a trim.
#Person1#: Would you like your hair washed as well?
#Person2#: No, thanks.
#Person1#: Okay, have a seat over here. How do you want it cut?
#Person2#: Cut it short in the front, but leave it long in the back. Leave just a little over the ea... | #Person2# would like #Person1# to give #Person2#'s hair a trim. | have a haircut |
train_3338 | #Person1#: I had a great time on the last date.
#Person2#: Me, too.
#Person1#: What will you up to this weekend?
#Person2#: Nothing.
#Person1#: would you like to go to skating? I was thinking of going out to the - - Saturday. It's great up there. Would you like to go with me?
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I don't care fo... | #Person1# and #Person2# had a great time on the last date and they are planning another date. | plan a date |
train_3339 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, what can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I'd like to get some details about a Personal Housing Loan, please.
#Person1#: That's no problem. We have many different ways to go about getting a mortgage and all with terms to suit you.
#Person2#: You see, I've just got married and we are looking at ... | #Person2# consults #Person1# about a Personal Housing Loan. #Person2# just got married and wants a simple apartment so #Person1# suggests a brochure. | housing loan consultation |
train_3340 | #Person1#: Good morning, Miss. Are there boat tickets to Miami on the first of September
#Person2#: Yes, there are. What cabin would you like?
#Person1#: I'd like the first-class cabin for two. What's the fare?
#Person2#: It is 150 dollars each.
#Person1#: How long is the boat time-table effective?
#Person2#: The boat ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the information about the boat tickets to Miami on the first of September. | ask for information |
train_3341 | #Person1#: This position requires a high level of English ability. How is your spoken and written English?
#Person2#: I have learned English for 10 years, and I have passed College English test level 4 and 6.
#Person1#: What other foreign languages do you speak?
#Person2#: I have taught myself Japanese in college, and ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s working ability, special skills, and psychological resilience. | job interview |
train_3342 | #Person1#: Have you been registered yet, sir?
#Person2#: No, I haven't been registered.
#Person1#: Are you a medical or surgical case?
#Person2#: I'm a medical case.
#Person1#: Do you have your medical history sheet with you?
#Person2#: Yes, here you are.
#Person1#: Please fill in this admission card. Well, how long do... | #Person2# applies to stay in the hospital but there're no beds available. #Person2# requests #Person1# to call him when the bed's available. | social talk |
train_3343 | #Person1#: Hi, Ben! Where are you going now?
#Person2#: I am going to the cinema.
#Person1#: What is on today?
#Person2#: Cats and Dogs.
#Person1#: I saw it yesterday. It tells a story about a fight between cats and dogs.
#Person2#: Sounds interesting.
#Person1#: Yes. In fact, it is wonderful. All the actors in the fil... | Ben's going to the cinema to watch Cats and Dogs. #Person1# tells him the movie's wonderful. | daily casual talk |
train_3344 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Good evening, Sir. Is this Mr. Charles Philips?
#Person1#: Yes, it is.
#Person2#: Well, Mr. Phillips. This evening, I'm calling to offer you a special discount on ...
#Person1#: Ah, no, let me guess. You want to sell a subscription to the newspaper or a great deal on airfare to Hawaii, righ... | #Person2# phones to offer Mr. Charles Philips a free trial membership to their sports club. Mr. Charles Philips refuses the offer and asks #Person2# to put him on the 'don't call' list, but it could take months. | marketing phone call |
train_3345 | #Person1#: What's your trouble, young man?
#Person2#: I've got a bad headache, and my nose is running.
#Person1#: Let's take your temperature. It's a little bit high. Open your mouth and say Ah.
#Person2#: Ah.
#Person1#: You've got a cold. I'll prescribe some medicine for you, and you need an injection, and plenty of w... | #Person2# isn't feeling well. #Person1# check him, prescribes medicine, and offers suggestions. | see a doctor |
train_3346 | #Person1#: Where were you this morning, Julie? Mom and I were going to take you to school.
#Person2#: Oh, thanks, Dad. I thought you saw my note. I took the bus early in the morning.
#Person1#: An early bus? I thought you were a night person.
#Person2#: We had band practice. We're playing at the game next month, and I ... | Julie tells her dad she took an early bus to school this morning to have band practice, then she complains about the uniforms they're going to wear. | daily talk |
train_3347 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a gift for a Japanese family here that I'm going to stay with. What do you recommend?
#Person1#: Pen sets are always a good gift.
#Person2#: Isn't that too small? You know... I'm here to learn Japanese in a college for a whole year. I think it's a long time and... | #Person2# wants to buy a gift for a Japanese family. #Person1# suggests pen sets and tells #Person2# not to give four of anything. #Person2# decides to take the single pen and pencil set. | buy a gift |
train_3348 | #Person1#: I'm sorry. I'm late.
#Person2#: That's all right. John. My house is not that easy to find. But you know you wouldn't have gotten lost if you had a smart car.
#Person1#: A smart car? What's that?
#Person2#: I just read a magazine article about some new technology that can make a car smart. One device is a com... | John apologizes for being late. Shelly thinks it's because he got lost finding her house and begins to talk about smart cars which can give directions. John tells Shelly he's late because the gas ran out. | smart cars discussion |
train_3349 | #Person1#: Please sit down. Let's see. You're Mr. Brown, is that right?
#Person2#: Right. I'll graduate from college next June.
#Person1#: Have you ever done any work in this field?
#Person2#: No, never. We did some practice work in class.
#Person1#: You seem to be doing well at college. What kind of pay do you hope to... | #Person1# interviews Mr.Brown who'll graduate from college next June. #Person1# asks about his work experience and tells him the benefits of the job. Mr.Brown is anxious about getting the job. | job interview |
train_3350 | #Person1#: Hello, Michelle. How are you feeling today?
#Person2#: Hi, Dr. Frank. I am not feeling very well. That is why I made an appointment with you.
#Person1#: I am sorry to hear that. What seems to be the trouble?
#Person2#: My head has been hurting a lot lately. I never used to feel like this.
#Person1#: When doe... | Michelle made an appointment with Dr. Frank because her head has been hurt a lot lately. Dr. Frank asks about the symptoms and suggests an eye check. | see a doctor |
train_3351 | #Person1#: Is that you, Dave? Oh, my gosh! The backstabber who left us to work for the evil WebTracker!
#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Hi, Mary. How are you?
#Person1#: I'm filthy rich! Haven't you heard about the MicroPower deal?
#Person2#: Yeah, I guess I did. They're going to buy InfoKing?
#Person1#: That's right.... | Dave and Mary haven't seen each other for a long time. They ask each other about their work. | social casual talk |
train_3352 | #Person1#: Hey, Jane. . . are you familiar with our company's insurance policies?
#Person2#: Umm. . . . I think so. What's up?
#Person1#: I've never really paid attention to the fine print of our insurance policies. . . but it looks like I'm going to need to make a claim.
#Person2#: Really? Are you OK?
#Person1#: I... | #Person1# consults Jane about their company's insurance policies because he needs back surgery and will have to make some claims. Then Jane introduces the policies in detail. | insurance policies |
train_3353 | #Person1#: Mom, I'm starving.
#Person2#: Here are some biscuits. Why are you back so early today?
#Person1#: My teacher had a sudden stomachache, so the class was cut shot. You?
#Person2#: Me what?
#Person1#: You are cooking at least two hours earlier than the usual.
#Person2#: It's not for us.
#Person1#: Then it... | #Person1# comes home early to find his mother's cooking earlier than usual. His mother tells him it's for Grandma Wang who is sick and alone. #Person1#'ll also help. | daily talk |
train_3354 | #Person1#: Hi, Sara, what are you reading?
#Person2#: Hi, John, I am trying to find a carpenter.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Well, I want to build a deck in my back yard.
#Person1#: What for?
#Person2#: So I can have a special place to hang out with friends, and also do some barbecuing on weekends.
#Person1#: That... | Sara tells John she's trying to find a carpenter to build a deck in her backyard and John recommends himself. Then they discuss the details about the deck. | build a deck |
train_3355 | #Person1#: Will you help me take these things to the car?
#Person2#: OK, which car do you want me to put them in?
#Person1#: Bring them to my wife's car.
#Person2#: Which one is hers?
#Person1#: The blue SUV in front of the Honda.
#Person2#: What should I take first?
#Person1#: That chair over there, but please b... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help him take the luggage to the car because he and his wife are moving to Florida now. | move |
train_3356 | #Person1#: Hey, check out this new game I bought today.
#Person2#: Wow! It's a trivia game all about the Academy Awards.
#Person1#: I know you love the Oscars. This game has some great questions about all types of movies.
#Person2#: Does it have questions about foreign language films? There's hardly any American fil... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the new trivia game #Person1# bought today. | game discussion |
train_3357 | #Person1#: What's up? You don't look too good.
#Person2#: Yeah, my head hurts, that's all. I've been in physics class all day. It's killer!
#Person1#: I liked physics. It's all math, really, arcs, curves, velocity, cool stuff.
#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, but today's lesson was all about the creation of the universe.
#Pe... | #Person2# complains to #Person1# about today's physics class, which was about the creation of the universe, then they talk about the theory of Big Bang. | creation of universe |
train_3358 | #Person1#: Emily, I heard you took a trip to San Diego.
#Person2#: Yes, my son Jim was admitted by San Diego University. So I drove him there and visited the city with my husband and daughter.
#Person1#: What did you do there?
#Person2#: Well, we were only there for 3 days, so we didn't do too many things. On the first... | Emily tells #Person1# about her trip to San Diego with her family and what they did there. Then she shares some pictures with #Person1#. | share trip experience |
train_3359 | #Person1#: Hi, how are you doing?
#Person2#: Not bad. Actually, I have a cold again, but it's nothing serious. And it's unnecessary to bother the doctor.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. So what are you doing today?
#Person2#: I'm planning an end of the term party. Everybody wants some live music this year. How about you... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has a cold again and is planning a party. #Person2# wants #Person1#'s brother to play at the party but he's only 10. | daily casual talk |
train_3360 | #Person1#: Do you have any other hobbies besides stamp collecting?
#Person2#: Yes, fishing. I go fishing twice a week.
#Person1#: That's very popular too. Every time I passed the lake, I see many people sitting there with fishing rods in their hands, but I've never seen anyone catch anything.
#Person2#: Maybe it's beca... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s unhappy fishing experience while #Person2# thinks fishing is interesting. Then they see a man getting a big fish. | fishing |
train_3361 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'd like to borrow these books.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but we can only lend you 10 books at a time.
#Person1#: 10? I thought it was unlimited.
#Person2#: The rules have changed. Some students were taking out all the books for one topic and not returning them. That would give them a disadvantage ove... | #Person1# wants to borrow some books but #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can't borrow more than 10 books at a time and explains. | borrow books |
train_3362 | #Person1#: Did you see today's newspaper? That building over there in center view was just struck by lightning for the fourth time.
#Person2#: I'm not surprised. If the conditions for lightning to strike are right one time, they might be as good another time.
#Person1#: Well, I don't take any chances. If I'm caught in ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the news about a building getting struck by lightning. They talk about what they would do during a thunderstorm to be safe. | thunderstorm safety |
train_3363 | #Person1#: Welcome to this edition of writers. Tonight, we have Steven Darcy with us. Congratulations on your book Life and Everything in Between, Steven. It's such a success.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: This is your first attempt at poetry? Did you ever try it before? Did you take any classes in poetry?
#Person2#... | #Person1# congratulates Steven Darcy on the success of his book Life and Everything in Between. Steven tells #Person1# about the experience of writing the book and there'll be more collections of his works. | interview |
train_3364 | #Person1#: Lily, I can't catch up with the English teacher very well.
#Person2#: What's the problem?
#Person1#: You are quite good at English. Can you help me with it?
#Person2#: Sure, but you'd better take an additional course in some English schools.
#Person1#: English schools? What's that?
#Person2#: This kind of sc... | #Person1# tells Lily #Person1# can't catch up with the English teacher. Lily suggests taking an additional course in some English schools as she did. | learn English |
train_3365 | #Person1#: Hey, sorry. The meeting ran late. What is this?
#Person2#: Someone in the club gave me this. It's an invitation from a tennis club in Sweden.
#Person1#: Sweden? Why did he give it to you?
#Person2#: He wants me to join. A lot of people who joined ended up becoming professional tennis players.
#Person1#: Oh, ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got an invitation from a tennis club in Sweden. #Person1# thinks it's a good opportunity but #Person2# prefers to work and save for college. | play tennis professionally |
train_3366 | #Person1#: Hi, Mark.
#Person2#: Hi, Bill. I ' d like to take the apartment I looked at yesterday.
#Person1#: All right.
#Person2#: So, what do we do now?
#Person1#: This is the lease. You should read the lease very carefully before you sign it because it describes your legal rights and responsibilities as a tenant. The... | Mark wants to take the apartment. Bill lets Mark read the lease and tells Mark that he can get the deposit back if he doesn't damage the apartment. Mark will pay by check. | sign the lease |
train_3367 | #Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: Yes, one last thing. How much holiday time do you give your employees every year?
#Person1#: Our employees receive fifteen days of paid vacation every year. If you don ' t use the full fifteen days, they carry over to the following year.
#Person2#: How about sick days?
#Person1#: Yo... | #Person1# tells Ted that employees have paid vacation, paid sick days, retirement plans, and medical insurance. Ted feels great. | job interview |
train_3368 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to buy a Walkman. Can you tell me about the models you have?
#Person1#: Well, we have a lot of models here. Did you want to listen to CD's or cassettes or the radio?
#Person2#: Mostly cassette tapes.
#Person1#: Alright. There are several models you may want to loo... | #Person2# wants to buy a walkman. #Person1# recommends one with auto-reverse but #Person2# doesn't want it because #Person2# has broken two walkmans with auto-reverse. #Person1# tells #Person2# that might be caused by dust but #Person2# still doesn't trust auto-reverse and buys one without it. | shopping |
train_3369 | #Person1#: I need to copy a document immediately.
#Person2#: We have a copy machine in our computer lab, located on the first floor.
#Person1#: Great! How much is it for a copy?
#Person2#: The price per copy is ten cents.
#Person1#: That sounds reasonable. I'll be down there immediately.
#Person2#: There shouldn't be a... | #Person1# needs to copy something. #Person2# tells #Person1# to use the copy machine. | copying |
train_3370 | #Person1#: How are you doing today?
#Person2#: Very well. Thank you.
#Person1#: What can I help you with?
#Person2#: Do I have any fees to pay?
#Person1#: As a matter of fact, you do.
#Person2#: How much?
#Person1#: You owe $ 235. 13.
#Person2#: That's unbelievable.
#Person1#: Will you be paying some of that off today?... | #Person2# pays off all of the fees with #Person1#'s assistance. | pay off fees |
train_3371 | #Person1#: It is quite important to be a good listener in the interview.
#Person2#: Listening carefully can show you understand and respect the speaker.
#Person1#: It can show your good attainment as well.
#Person2#: Besides, you can pick up some helpful information from the talk.
#Person1#: First of all, you should ke... | #Person1# and #Person2# think listening can show understandings and help listeners attain information. They encourage listeners to keep proper posture and avoid impolite behaviors. | good listeners discussion |
train_3372 | #Person1#: Now let's talk about your interests and hobbies.
#Person2#: Well, I like reading, walking, swimming, hiking and playing basketball
#Person1#: You have a colorful life.
#Person2#: Yes. These hobbies have indeed enriched my life
#Person1#: How do you usually spend your time after work?
#Person2#: I prefer to r... | #Person1# asks #Person2# questions about #Person2#'s interests, hobbies, and after-work activities. #Person2# likes reading detective books and benefits from them. | interview |
train_3373 | #Person1#: How did you do in the last quiz?
#Person2#: I doubt if I can pass it.
#Person1#: Don't be so worried, You know Professor Robert is not too strict.
#Person2#: But I often skip his classes, and he doesn't like me.
#Person1#: I hope you'll do better in the final.
#Person2#: I must, if I want to pass the course. | #Person2# is worried that #Person2# will fail the exam. #Person1# cheers up #Person2#. | daily casual talk |
train_3374 | #Person1#: I'm exhausted. My new exercise class is so hard,
#Person2#: I think it is easy. I could work in your class with no problem.
#Person1#: You thing so?
#Person2#: Oh, without a doubt. When is the next class?
#Person1#: Tomorrow morning. Try it.
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: Are you going to this class this ... | #Person1# feels exhausted about #Person1#'s exercise class while #Person2# thinks it's easy and wants to have a try. | exercise class discussion |
train_3375 | #Person1#: Mr. Bellow, have you anything in mind as to what to drink or may I make a few suggestions?
#Person2#: I have had enough gin fizz and bloody mary. But I have no idea about Chinese cocktails.
#Person1#: Would you prefer our cocktail, Shanghai cocktail? It's a mixture of real Chinese ingredients.
#Person2#: Tha... | Mr. Bellow hesitates at what drinks to order. #Person1# recommends a Shanghai cocktail. Mr. Bellow likes it. | ordering drinks |
train_3376 | #Person1#: So how long have you know Jack?
#Person2#: We go way back. We'Ve known each other since we were toddlers.
#Person1#: Really? You guys must be really tight.
#Person2#: Yeah, We're buddy-buddy still.
#Person1#: He seems sincere, and trustworthy.
#Person2#: Well, he is, but he can be conniving at times.
#Person... | #Person1# inquires #Person2# about whether Jack is dependable for the job. #Person2# says Jack can be conniving sometimes, which confuses #Person1#. #Person2# then convinces #Person1# that Jack can be counted on. | inquiry |
train_3377 | #Person1#: Did you check the internet for next week's weather forecast?
#Person2#: I sure did. You're in luck! It's supposed to snow all week in the mountains!
#Person1#: Yes! Somebody up there loves me! I knew it wasn't too late for snow.
#Person2#: It is kind of strange though, to have snow in April, and so much of i... | #Person1# and #Person2# find it's supposed to snow all week. Though they think it's strange to snow in April, the snow will make the best ski trip. | weather discussion |
train_3378 | #Person1#: Stephanie! Did you just get to school? But you were up and about when I left the dorm this morning! That was about an hour and a half ago. This happens all the time! Why do you always take so long
#Person2#: It's a skill. What can I say? I don't know why, I just have a long routine.
#Person1#: Please explain... | Jacob thinks it incredible that Stephanie takes so much time in preparation before going out in the morning and asks Stephanie to explain. Stephanie tells Jacob her morning routine in detail. Jacob makes fun of her routine. | morning routine discussion |
train_3379 | #Person1#: What would you like to be in the future?
#Person2#: A teacher.
#Person1#: But if I were you, I would be a singer. You've got such a beautiful voice.
#Person2#: I wouldn't like to be a singer, but I'd like to become a music teacher to teach children to sing, That dream developed in my mind when I was a child.... | #Person2# wants to be a music teacher. #Person1# thinks #Person2# should be a singer, but #Person2# likes working with children. | future career |
train_3380 | #Person1#: Let's decide what to order.
#Person2#: I'll have a hamburger.
#Person1#: The works?
#Person2#: No, just tomatoes, please. And large fries.
#Person1#: Anything to drink?
#Person2#: A small cola.
#Person1#: I'll have a sandwich and small fries. Would you like to have some desserts?
#Person2#: Apple pie is my f... | #Person2# and #Person1# talk about what to order. | ordering food |
train_3381 | #Person1#: Office software like Windows might be one of the best inventions in this information age. It saves us from so much work and makes the communication even around the world much easier.
#Person2#: Fully agree. I do enjoy the convenience though I am still a beginner in using Excel. The latest office equipment is... | #Person1# says Office software makes communication easier and #Person2# thinks its latest equipment is type-functional and smaller, but #Person1# guesses their boss would refuse to buy one. | office equipment discussion |
train_3382 | #Person1#: Mr. Emory? I'd appreciate it if you would look over these letters before you leave today.
#Person2#: I'd be glad to. Just leave them on my desk. I didn't expect you to finish so soon.
#Person1#: Thank you, sir. I'll leave them here. If there are no problems, I'll mail them out this afternoon.
#Person2#: Grea... | #Person1# requests Mr. Emory to check the letters before leaving and he agrees. | office talk |
train_3383 | #Person1#: I've run out of steam. To be honest, I want to be in a different environment.
#Person2#: Is that so?
#Person1#: Yes. I don't want to be stuck in a rut. I want to move on.
#Person2#: Have you decided?
#Person1#: Yes, I want to get a better job.
#Person2#: Could you tell me why you want to quit?
#Person1#: I'm... | #Person1# wants to quit and get a better job. #Person2# offers higher pay but #Person1# refuses. #Person2# advises #Person1# to work hard at the new job. | quit the job |
train_3384 | #Person1#: What kind of personality do you think you have?
#Person2#: I am quite active and energetic. I approach things enthusiastically and I don't like leaving things half done.
#Person1#: Do you think you are introverted or extroverted?
#Person2#: I am quite outgoing, I think. I enjoy mixing and doing things with o... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s personality. #Person2# says #Person2# is active and outgoing. #Person2# values friends, likes working with honest people but doesn't like slackers or rule-breakers. | personality interview |
train_3385 | #Person1#: Northwest Airline.
#Person2#: Hello, I'd like to reconfirm my flight.
#Person1#: May I have your flight No. , PLS?
#Person2#: My flight No. is 102 leaving Baiyun Airport at fourteen twenty.
#Person1#: Yes, that's our regular flight to Shanghai. What's your name, PLS?
#Person2#: I am Jason Armstrong. My first... | Mr. Armstrong reconfirms his flight with #Person2#'s assistance. | flight reconfirmation |
train_3386 | #Person1#: What can I do for you, Miss?
#Person2#: I want to buy a bottle of perfume for myself.
#Person1#: Well, here is a perfume kind for women.
#Person2#: I don't like strong perfumes.
#Person1#: How about this Isawell's flowery perfume?
#Person2#: I don't think it smells nice.
#Person1#: Do you have green tea perf... | #Person2# wants to buy a bottle of perfume and #Person1# helps #Person2# choose one with bittersweet fragrance. | shopping |
train_3387 | #Person1#: Hello, Vicki.
#Person2#: Hi, David. What a beautiful necklace! Dude, I'Ve never seen anything like it.
#Person1#: Well, you can have it for eleven hundred, as a friend.
#Person2#: I think seven hundred is enough.
#Person1#: What? Seven hundred?
#Person2#: Well, eight hundred, then?
#Person1#: No, one thousan... | Vicki wants to buy David's necklace and bargains with him. Finally, the deal is concluded. | necklace |
train_3388 | #Person1#: I need some books on hardware.
#Person2#: There's many books here. What about these?
#Person1#: Great! They're the very books I want. May I borrow two books?
#Person2#: Sure. But you can only keep them for a week.
#Person1#: I see. Thank you. | #Person1# borrows two books with #Person2#'s assistance. | borrow books |
train_3389 | #Person1#: Hello. This is Hamilton's Heating and cooling service. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. My home freezer is not working properly.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: It keeps running all the time, never stopping. And it makes a strange sound. All the ice cream inside it melted.
#Person1#: Maybe the compr... | #Person2# phones to have #Person2#'s home freezer checked out. #Person1# agrees to send a service technician and will charge #Person2# for the service visit. | phone for service |
train_3390 | #Person1#: Where is Tom?
#Person2#: He is in the bedroom and fallen asleep.
#Person1#: What? It's only 9p. m. Now. Why today he went to bed so early?
#Person2#: He ran four miles and came back dead beat.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. | #Person1# is surprised that Tom slept early and #Person2# explains it's because Tom ran four miles. | daily talk |
train_3391 | #Person1#: I want to settle my account.
#Person2#: Wait for a moment. Mr. Bush. this is your bill, please sign your name here
#Person1#: Well, I think something must be wrong with my bill. I didn't have any laundry.
#Person2#: I am sorry, we will connect with the room service. Please Warta moment. | #Person2# shows Mr. Bush the bill but he didn't have any laundry. #Person2# will check again. | settle the account |
train_3392 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir.
#Person2#: Good morning.
#Person1#: How do you want it, sir?
#Person2#: Just take a little off on the top and shorten the back. But please don't make it too short.
#Person1#: How about your sideburns?
#Person2#: Just to the bottom of my ears. By the way, I'd like a shave, too.
#Person1#: A... | #Person1# comes to #Person2# to have a haircut and a shave. #Person1# pays and says goodbye. | have a haircut |
train_3393 | #Person1#: Hey, if you're not busy this weekend, would you like to go see a movie?
#Person2#: Sounds good. What should we see?
#Person1#: How about that European movie?
#Person2#: You mean the one starring John Travolta?
#Person1#: Yeah, that's the one I've heard the special effects and the plot are outstanding.
#Perso... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a movie and #Person2# agrees. | movie invitation |
train_3394 | #Person1#: How do you feel?
#Person2#: I like the style but it is a little tight in the waist.
#Person1#: Here is the bigger size.
#Person2#: This one fits me well but it is too expensive, can you make it a little cheaper? | #Person2# tries on clothes and then bargains with #Person1#. | shopping |
train_3395 | #Person1#: Hello. How are you today?
#Person2#: Not so good. My leg's playing me up, awful pains in my leg and my toothache!
#Person1#: Oh, dear! I've got toothache too and the dentist says he simply can't see me before next week. But what gets me is my headache.
#Person2#: I know what you mean, but at least you can do... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their ailments. #Person2# has a toothache and backache, while #Person1# has pains in #Person1#'s teeth and arms. | ailments |
train_3396 | #Person1#: What a terrible story! A couple was sailing their boat from Hawaii to Mexico. While they were crossing the Pacific, their boat hit a whale and sank!
#Person2#: Is that true? What happened to the whale?
#Person1#: It doesn't say. Oh, and here's another one. A guy in Los Angeles was robbing a bank. But as he w... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about a boat hitting a whale, a robber caught by the door and a person stuck in the chimney. They feel astonished. | story discussion |
train_3397 | #Person1#: Now, David, what do you like best about being a football star?
#Person2#: Well, I love to hear the cheering when I'm playing, especially when I score a goal. And, of course, the pay is good. But you know, the most important thing in football is teamwork. So I must thank all my teammates.
#Person1#: Can you t... | #Person1# interviews David about his football star career. David likes cheering and values teamwork. David trains very hard and gets nervous before the game. He feels confident in tomorrow's game. | football star interview |
train_3398 | #Person1#: Thanks for coming golfing with me today, Carl.
#Person2#: No problem, Marge. I need to work on my swing. And this weather is just amazing.
#Person1#: I only play on days like this-sunny but cool with a soft breeze.
#Person2#: How long has it been since you last played?
#Person1#: Too long-almost six months. ... | Marge hasn't played golf for a long time, but Carl plays frequently. Carl will help Marge with the game. | golfing discussion |
train_3399 | #Person1#: On today's show we have Dennis Dean, owner of Double the Fun bus parties. Hi, Dennis. Can you tell us what you do?
#Person2#: Well, Double the Fun is a party bus where you and up to 50 friends can hold celebrations. All buses have fridges for cold drinks, disco-quality sound, an amazing light show and comfor... | #Person1# interviews Dennis Dean and asks him to introduce the party bus to the audience on the show. Dean says the bus has several party equipment and will take the guests to 4 clubs. He also reminds guests to dress smartly. | interview |
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