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train_3400 | #Person1#: United Development Company. May I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to speak to Mr. Hailer, please.
#Person1#: Who shall I say is calling, please?
#Person2#: This is Mr. Dewey from the IM Company.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, Mr. Dewey, but Mr. Halley is not in at the moment.
#Person2#: When will he come in, do you kno... | Mr. Dewey phones for Mr. Hailer but is told by #Person1# that Mr. Hailer isn't available. Then, Mr. Dewey leaves a message. | phone call |
train_3401 | #Person1#: Hi, Lucy.
#Person2#: Hi, Tom. Haven't seen you for ages. Any news?
#Person1#: I'm going to take a business course when I leave school.
#Person2#: Are you? Very glad to hear it. Then what are you going to do when you finish?
#Person1#: Oh, I shall go back to Shanghai to practise there.
#Person2#: That's a goo... | Tom tells Lucy about his plan. Tom will take business courses and go to Shanghai. Lucy thinks Shanghai is great for business. | social casual talk |
train_3402 | #Person1#: Tom, I rang you yesterday, but you were out.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mary. But I came home quite late yesterday about half past nine in the evening. Jim and Betty invited me to go for a picnic.
#Person1#: Oh, how lovely, Tom! And did you like the picnic?
#Person2#: Yes, I liked it very much.
#Person1#: When di... | Mary asks Tom about the picnic yesterday and Tom shares with her his enjoyable picnic experience. Tom went to the National Park and had lunch near the river. He also took a walk and climbed a hill; then he had afternoon tea. Mary thinks it's lovely. | picnic discussion |
train_3403 | #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_3404 | #Person1#: Excuse me, did you see a set of keys?
#Person2#: What kind of keys?
#Person1#: Five keys and a small FooWa ornament.
#Person2#: What a shame! I didn't see them.
#Person1#: Well, can you help me look for it? That's my first time here.
#Person2#: Sure. It's my pleasure. I'd like to help you look for the m... | #Person1# lost keys and asks #Person2# for help. #Person2# finds keys, and #Person1# is grateful. | ask for help |
train_3405 | #Person1#: Have you gone to school today?
#Person2#: I went to school today. Did you go to school?
#Person1#: I couldn't go to school today, I was sick.
#Person2#: That's horrible. I'd be happy to give you the assignments from English class.
#Person1#: Thank you very much, that's kind of you.
#Person2#: Don't ment... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# was absent from school due to ailments. #Person2# offers to give assignments. | social talk |
train_3406 | #Person1#: I need to get some beef.
#Person2#: Do you know what kind of beef you want?
#Person1#: I want to get some ground beef.
#Person2#: How many pounds do you need?
#Person1#: I would like four pounds of ground beef.
#Person2#: What kind of ground beef do you need?
#Person1#: I would like the extra lean.
#P... | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy four pounds of the extra-lean ground beef. | shopping |
train_3407 | #Person1#: I can't believe that Anthony is finally getting married!
#Person2#: Yeah well it's about time! He's been living with his parents for 40 years!
#Person1#: Don't be mean. Look here come the bridesmaids! Their dresses look beautiful!
#Person2#: Who are those kids walking down the aisle?
#Person1#: That's th... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about how cute the children at the wedding are and how gorgeous the bride is, but #Person2# only cares about the food. | wedding |
train_3408 | #Person1#: Hello! Is your company advertising for administrative assistant on the newspapers?
#Person2#: Well, Administrative assistant with shorthand and typing skills are badly needed here.
#Person1#: First I want to check about the availability and see if you could give me more information.
#Person2#: The positio... | #Person1# phones to inquire about the job. #Person2# answers that the position needs someone with experience and skills. #Person1# will deliver #Person1#'s resume soon. | job inquiry |
train_3409 | #Person1#: Have you been feeling OK lately?
#Person2#: My coach wants you to check my blood pressure.
#Person1#: Has anyone ever told you that you had high blood pressure?
#Person2#: I don't have any symptoms of high blood pressure.
#Person1#: People with high blood pressure seldom know they have it, which is why w... | #Person2# comes to check #Person2#'s blood pressure. #Person1# introduces the procedure of the check to #Person2#. | blood pressure check |
train_3410 | #Person1#: Hi, Asha, is your mother feeling any better?
#Person2#: No, I'm afraid not. She's very homesick. She misses her family and friends back in India.
#Person1#: Do you think she will ever move back to India?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. It's very difficult for her, because my father and my sisters all live here in F... | #Person1# inquires about Asha's mother. Asha tells #Person1# her mother's homesick and torn between America and India. Asha will accompany her back to India next year for a few months. | social talk |
train_3411 | #Person1#: Hello, everyone. On tonight's program, we have Janet Stott from a travel agency, who's going to talk about visiting the UK. Welcome to the program, Janet. First, telephones. Most people will probably want to phone home sometime during their stay in the UK.
#Person2#: Well, there aren't many red phone boxes l... | #Person1# asks Janet Stottto to talk about visiting the UK. Janet says the phone boxes are like mini Internet cafes and youth hostels are cheap. | program |
train_3412 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me where I can find dresses for teenagers?
#Person2#: Yes, there on the left next to the purses, but don't you think you should look for something uh a bit more mature?
#Person1#: Oh no it's not for me, I'm looking for a present for my niece. She's turning 16 next week and she's havin... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about where to buy dresses for teenagers. They start to talk about children and schools. #Person2# went to the University of Pennsylvania, and #Person1# went to Brown University. #Person1# says Elizabeth is looking at schools for #Person1#'s niece and #Person2# suggests taking her to visit the ... | social casual talk |
train_3413 | #Person1#: Professor Jones, you're a well-known professor of mathematics at the City College. May I ask you a few questions about your favorite hobby?
#Person2#: Sure, I like collecting coins the most.
#Person1#: How long have you been collecting coins?
#Person2#: Since I was 12 years old when my uncle gave me a book w... | #Person1# interviews Professor Jones on Professor Jones's favorite hobby. Jones likes collecting coins from the age of 12 and often buys coins from other collectors. Jones is proud of his hobby. | hobby interview |
train_3414 | #Person1#: Please help yourself at your dishes. I hope you ' ll enjoy what you ' Ve got.
#Person2#: It suits my taste. You are really a good cook.
#Person1#: Would you like to try my special recipe?
#Person2#: Wow, let me try. It tastes nice. How did you make it?
#Person1#: It ' s as easy as pie. I always follow recipe... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to try #Person1#'s special recipe which #Person2# thinks nice. | special recipe |
train_3415 | #Person1#: It's time for bed.
#Person2#: I'm not ready to go to sleep. I'm not tired.
#Person1#: It's quite late, and you have an early day tomorrow.
#Person2#: I'm not going to be able to fall asleep.
#Person1#: Why don't you try counting sheep?
#Person2#: I've tried that before. It really doesn't work.
#Person1#: Tha... | #Person2# doesn't want to sleep but #Person1# insists on #Person2#'s going to bed because #Person2# has an early day tomorrow. | go to sleep |
train_3416 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Thomas. Could you spare a minute?
#Person2#: What do you need?
#Person1#: I need to talk to you about that new driver you ' Ve hired. I think I am going to have some problems working with him.
#Person2#: He seems to be quite qualified. If it is a personal problem I preferred if you would work out ... | #Person1# has some problems working with the new driver. Mr. Thomas prefers they work out between themselves. | new driver |
train_3417 | #Person1#: I think this spring is a good time for us to start looking.
#Person2#: We should plan to move out of here before July. I'm tired of living in apartments.
#Person1#: I know, dear. I am too. But we've just been too busy to look for a house.
#Person2#: We need to find a good realtor.
#Person1#: Not necessarily.... | #Person1# and #Person2# are too busy to look for a house. #Person2# advises to find a good realtor but #Person1# thinks they just need a home inspector because #Person2#'s friends can help with the legal problems. #Person2# prefers finding someone who's selling the house by themselves which saves some money. | look for house |
train_3418 | #Person1#: ... so, I said, let ' s take a break. And since that night, I ' Ve been waiting for him to call, but I still haven ' t heard from him. You don ' t think he ' s seeing someone else, do you?
#Person2#: Come on, don ' t be so dramatic! I ' m sure everything is going to work out just fine.
#Person1#: You think s... | Veronica feels regretful that she broke up with her boyfriend. She thinks she was being immature and selfish and she still loves him. #Person2# advises Veronica to apologize first. | break up |
train_3419 | #Person1#: Ah! It hurts. Don't touch it.
#Person2#: What part hurts?
#Person1#: The shoulder.
#Person2#: Well, maybe you broke it. But what I'm worried about is this cut.
#Person1#: It's not a cut. It's a gash! It's bigger than a cut! Ah! I need a doctor.
#Person2#: C'mon. Just don't move.
#Person1#: I'm bleeding too m... | #Person1#'s got a gash in the shoulder and gives #Person2# instructions about how to make a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. | stop bleeding |
train_3420 | #Person1#: I need a room for a few days.
#Person2#: That won't be a problem. Could you please tell me your name?
#Person1#: John Sandals. That's S A N D A L S.
#Person2#: Sir, I'm Michelle, and I run the front desk. Please tell me the days you'll be here.
#Person1#: I'll be there in April Friday through Monday, the 14t... | John Sandals makes a reservation for a nonsmoking room for several days with Michelle's assistance. | reserve a room |
train_3421 | #Person1#: Hi, Mr. Smith. I'm Dr. Hawkins. Why are you here today?
#Person2#: I thought it would be a good idea to get a check-up.
#Person1#: Yes, well you haven't had one for. . . five years. You should have one every year.
#Person2#: I know. I figure as long as there's nothing wrong, why go see the doctor?
#Person1#:... | Mr. Smith comes to have a check-up. Dr. Hawkins advises him to have one every year and recommends classes and some medications to help him quit smoking. | checking-up |
train_3422 | #Person1#: Stop running around in front of the TV, will you? Why don't you just sit and watch?
#Person2#: I've tried, but I can't stand the bald man talking so loudly in the program.
#Person1#: Then stay away. Nobody's keeping you from doing that.
#Person2#: Don't be so irritable. I just don't understand the program, t... | #Person2#'s running around in front of the TV, leaving #Person1# irritated. #Person2#'ll wait until #Person1# finishes watching. | watch TV |
train_3423 | #Person1#: Do you think what I did to Elvin was out of line?
#Person2#: You could have tried to explain to him about the new programmers.
#Person1#: Elvin doesn't want any programming help. He wants all the glory for himself.
#Person2#: You might be right. He does think pretty highly of himself.
#Person1#: Did you hear... | #Person1# and Elvin had a fight. #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the justice of this event. | fight |
train_3424 | #Person1#: When do children start school in your country?
#Person2#: Normally at six. Before that, they spend several years in the kindergarten or pre-school education center.
#Person1#: But thats only in the cities, isnt it?
#Person2#: Right. In the countryside, things are more complicated.
#Person1#: Can kids in the ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about children's education in the city and in underdeveloped areas in #Person2#'s country. | school |
train_3425 | #Person1#: Next please! Hello sir, may I see your passport please?
#Person2#: Yes, here you go.
#Person1#: Will you be checking any bags today.
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to check three pieces.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. Airline policy allows only two pieces of checked luggage, at twenty kilograms each, plus one piece of... | #Person2# wants to check three pieces of bags but #Person1# tells #Person2# only two pieces are allowed so the additional suitcase must be charged, which will cost more than #Person2#'s round-trip ticket. #Person2# gets enraged. | airline policy |
train_3426 | #Person1#: Honey, wait! I've sprained my ankle.
#Person2#: Oh, my god, are you OK?
#Person1#: Of course not!
#Person2#: Come on, sit down, and let me have a look.
#Person1#: The pain is killing me.
#Person2#: I told you to wear running shoes. But you don't listen.
#Person1#: I thought leather shoes will do just as well... | #Person1#'s sprained an ankle. #Person2# gets some ice and puts it on #Person1#'s ankle. | sprain an ankle |
train_3427 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Is there any body here?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I've finished up all my water. I would kill for a sip of water.
#Person2#: Sure, come on in.
#Person1#: Thank you very much. Are you here alone?
#Person2#: My father and sister are out to photographing. What about you?
#Person1#: I'm a back-packer... | #Person1#, a back-packer from America, knocks upon #Person2#'s door for some water. #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s cool and wants to be a back-packer in the future. | back-packer |
train_3428 | #Person1#: Happy birthday, Ann. Many happy returns of the day! Here is a present for you.
#Person2#: Thank you, Peter. Come into the dining room. We are going to cut the cake soon.
#Person1#: Ok, who is that girl?
#Person2#: That's Cathy. She is pretty, isn't she? She likes dancing. Ask her to dance.
#Person1#: Well, I... | Peter seems interested in Cathy at Ann's birthday party so Ann encourages Peter to invite Cathy to dance. | dance |
train_3429 | #Person1#: Hi, could you help me find a place where I could buy some lunch?
#Person2#: Sure! What kind of food would you like?
#Person1#: I was thinking of pizza or something else Italian, maybe.
#Person2#: I know the perfect place!
#Person1#: Good! Where is it?
#Person2#: It's right past that last building on the left... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for recommendations about where to buy Italian food. #Person2# tells #Person1# a place and offers to go with #Person1#. | buy Italian food |
train_3430 | #Person1#: Dad, I want to learn how to drive this summer vacation.
#Person2#: That's a good idea. You'd better hurry up before they've filled all classes. Many people are learning how to drive now.
#Person1#: I will get registered now at once. Do you know any training schools?
#Person2#: I am not sure. You can search f... | #Person1# tells #Person1#'s dad wants to learn to drive this summer vacation. Then, #Person1# and #Person1#'s dad begin to search for training schools on the internet. | drivers' training school |
train_3431 | #Person1#: Oh man! I'Ve been starving myself for days now and I haven't lost an ounce!
#Person2#: Are you trying to lose weight?
#Person1#: Yeah, my friend is getting married next month and I'm supposed to be a bridesmaid. I have to fit into my dress and look nice for her wedding, but I haven't lost any weight! Look at... | #Person1#'s starving to fit into a dress for a friend's wedding. #Person2# thinks starving is wrong and offers suggestions about losing weight. | lose weight |
train_3432 | #Person1#: How have you been?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you.
#Person1#: And how's everyone in your family?
#Person2#: Very well, thank you. I'm meeting my wife and daughter for lunch at 12:00, would you care to join us?
#Person1#: I'd love to but I'm afraid I can't. I'Ve already got a lunch engagement. | #Person2# invites #Person1# to lunch but #Person1# already has an engagement. | invitation |
train_3433 | #Person1#: I heard there is a big yard sale at weeks this saturday morning, i will go there to see if there is some nice clothes, do you want to go with me?
#Person2#: Well, i want to go to the university flea market, they got times of books, DVDs, and a lot of nice clothing, too.
#Person1#: How about we go to the yard... | #Person1# wants to go to a yard sale while #Person2# prefers a university flea market, then they decide to go both. | shopping |
train_3434 | #Person1#: what are your strong points?
#Person2#: well, I'm very good with people. I'm honorable. I work hard. I work well under pressure. And I'm patient.
#Person1#: what kind of people do you like to work with?
#Person2#: I like a person who works hard. I don't like lazy people.
#Person1#: what's your greatest stren... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s strong points, greatest strengths, and weaknesses. | job interview |
train_3435 | #Person1#: Hey, Robert, that's a nice shirt you are wearing. Where did you get it?
#Person2#: Thanks, I like it too. I bought it at the nearby department store.
#Person1#: That's nice. Do you know you can get one at the wholesale market near the zoo for a much lower price?
#Person2#: Yeah, I know that. But at those pla... | #Person1# suggests Robert to shop at wholesale markets for a much lower price, but Robert prefers shopping at department stores where the quality can be guaranteed. He tends to be ripped-off at wholesale markets because he hates bargaining. | bargain |
train_3436 | #Person1#: Well, Betty. Since you'Ve done well during the probation period, we decided to employ you formally. And now we need to sign the formal agreement.
#Person2#: Thank you very much, Mr. Smith. I am very happy that I'll be a member of your team. May I see the agreement first?
#Person1#: Of course. If you have any... | Betty finds the salary rate in the agreement is different from what Mr. Smith said in the interview. Mr. Smith explains and will modify it, then Betty's willing to sign the agreement. | sign an agreement |
train_3437 | #Person1#: John, could you come to my office? I need to talk to you.
#Person2#: Sure. I'll be there as soon as I finish this document.
#Person1#: No. Come here right now.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: I'm sorry to say that we have to let you go, John.
#Person1#: Why? I work very hard.
#Person2... | John is fired because he isn't efficient and doesn't get along well with other employees. #Person2# asks John to think of residing because it's good for him to look for another job. | get fired |
train_3438 | #Person1#: Hi, What's for lunch?
#Person2#: I don't know. What do you want to eat?
#Person1#: I was thinking of pizza.
#Person2#: That's what I ate yesterday.
#Person1#: Well, what do you want to eat?
#Person2#: I wouldn't mind a burger.
#Person1#: I ate a burger just the other day.
#Person2#: We're going to have to co... | #Person1# wants pizza while #Person2# wants a burger, so they decide to eat at a cafeteria where they can get both. | have lunch |
train_3439 | #Person1#: Slow down! You can't exceed the speed limits.
#Person2#: No, I cann't. I'm in a hurry!
#Person1#: No, you can not. It is dangerous.
#Person2#: Shut up! Now you are in my car, you should listen to me. Or you can get off. I've told you I'm in a hurry. I don't want to waste time on the road.
#Person1#: No. You ... | #Person2#'s speeding because #Person2#'s in a hurry, but #Person1# insists on #Person2# slowing down. | speeding |
train_3440 | #Person1#: Let's start the interview with some questions. Tell me about yourself and your past experience.
#Person2#: I have 10 years financial industry experience, working for several companies. For the past two years, I have been working in an investment banking. In addition to my analytical mindset, I have a backgro... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s past working experience. #Person2# leaves #Person2#'s last position to find a stimulating job. Then, #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s strengths and weaknesses, work style, and salary expectations. | job interview |
train_3441 | #Person1#: I'm looking for some blush. Do you still have some in peach rose?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, that is a beautiful color. It has been very popular blush this season. I have two left.
#Person1#: Great, I'll take one.
#Person2#: Have you heard about our special promotion this month? If you purchase at least 18 dollar 5... | #Person1# is looking for some blush and gets interested in #Person2#'s special promotion, so #Person1# also buys facial moisturizer and toner and some Chanel cologne with #Person2#'s assistance. | shopping |
train_3442 | #Person1#: I enjoy the folk song and dance show very much.
#Person2#: I'm glad you appreciate our folk music. But a live performance is much more interesting.
#Person1#: I can't wait anymore. When does the performance start?
#Person2#: The show starts at 7 and is over at around 10 o'clock p. m.
#Person1#: ( After the s... | #Person1# and #Person2# go to watch a musical show and they both enjoy it. | musical show |
train_3443 | #Person1#: Wow, that terrible movie is finally over. Next time I'm picking the film, because I don't want to end up seeing a chick flick.
#Person2#: Well you should have picked, in the end you always complain about everything.
#Person1#: Not everything, just this film. Even the title is ridiculous. and it's so long, th... | #Person1# complains about the movie but #Person2#'s not happy with #Person1#'s sarcastic jokes, so #Person1# asks #Person2# to go with #Person2#'s gay friend next time. #Person2# is further infuriated and they begin to attack each other's friends. | movie |
train_3444 | #Person1#: Steven, we are preparing a martial arts show for the New Year's party. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: I'd love to! But I have never learned martial arts, and there is only a month left before the New Year.
#Person1#: That's OK. A month is enough for you to learn the basic movements. It would be great ... | #Person1# invites Steven to prepare a set of Chinese shadow boxing for the New Year's party. Steven is willing to join. | prepare a show |
train_3445 | #Person1#: Where is that?
#Person2#: Take me to the airport, please.
#Person1#: ( while driving ) Are you in a hurry?
#Person2#: I have to be there before 17 00.
#Person1#: We'll make it except a jam. You know it's rush hour.
#Person2#: There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time.
#Person1#: I'll... | #Person1# manages to take #Person2# to the airport before 17 00. #Person2# asks #Person1# to keep the change and asks for a receipt. | take a taxi |
train_3446 | #Person1#: When will I get a raise?
#Person2#: In three months or so?
#Person1#: You said the same thing three months ago.
#Person2#: Did I? Well. Anyway, you'll get your raise when the economy starts picking up.
#Person1#: You mean I won't get a raise until recession ends?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I got the message.... | #Person1#'s quitting because #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can't get a raise until the recession ends. | quit |
train_3447 | #Person1#: Hello. How can we be of service?
#Person2#: I'm here to see about a Fixed Asset Loan.
#Person1#: OK, are you already an account holder?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. But I'm not sure if I'm eligible.
#Person1#: To find out if you are eligible for our Fixed Asset Loan, we will have to look at various aspects of your ... | #Person2# comes to #Person1# to find out if #Person2# is eligible for Fixed Asset Loan. | loan service |
train_3448 | #Person1#: What do you plan to order?
#Person2#: I think I'll just have a salad and a cup of tea.
#Person1#: Is that all?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm on a diet, my doctor told me that I should lose some weight because I'm too heavy--and that's not healthy.
#Person1#: How do you feel?
#Person2#: I feel fine, in fact, I've never... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'ll order a salad and a cup of tea because #Person2#'s on a diet and explains in detail about #Person2#'s dieting plan. | diet |
train_3449 | #Person1#: Steve, Can you tell me how long you've been a pub owner?
#Person2#: Well, four years, I suppose. I've been involved with pubs off and on for ten years. I've sort of done hotel work and I've also run a restaurant pub. And now I've got what you call a good old-fashioned pub. That is, a public bar, with all the... | Steven has been a pub owner for 4 years and tells #Person1# what he thinks makes a good pub. #Person1# thinks pub owner is a very hard job. | pub owner |
train_3450 | #Person1#: Are there any long rivers in Africa?
#Person2#: Yes, for example, the River Nile is the longest fiver in the world.
#Person1#: Is it Egypt? I hear that it used to flood large areas. What about it today?
#Person2#: In order to control the flood and make electricity, people built the Aswan High Dam on the rive... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the River Nile is a long river in Africa and people built the Aswan High Dam to control the flood and make electricity. | River Nile |
train_3451 | #Person1#: Peter, people around the world come to America to live, work and study, so to understand America in terms of its cultural differences is very important.
#Person2#: I couldn't agree with you more, Jack. Americans are much more assertive than most foreigners. For example, Americans begin a discussion with a fo... | Both Jack and Peter think understanding America in terms of its cultural differences is very important. Peter thinks Americans are much more assertive and more guarded about personal space than most foreigners. | America culture |
train_3452 | #Person1#: Hey Mark, have you been able to sell your old piano yet?
#Person2#: Oh, you were right, just posting notices on bulletin boards at a couple of supermarkets wasn't enough. I think I have to place an advertisement in the local newspaper. | Mark tells #Person1# he'll place an advertisement in the newspaper to sell his old piano set. | sell piano |
train_3453 | #Person1#: Hey! That food was terrific. I can't eat another bite. Are you sure you don't want another dish?
#Person2#: No, I'm full. My stomach isn't growling at me any more.
#Person1#: I know what you mean. I'm so full that I can burst. Shall we go then?
#Person2#: I'm all set. Thank you for the dinner, Jack.
#Per... | Jack and #Person2# are both full, then #Person2# thanks Jack for the dinner. | dinner |
train_3454 | #Person1#: I need to order new business cards.
#Person2#: Do you have any idea how many you'd like?
#Person1#: I think 2, 000 would be enough.
#Person2#: Would you fill out this form, please?
#Person1#: I don't want to make any changes to my old card.
#Person2#: If you detect any difference, I'll take you out to d... | #Person1# orders 2000 new business cards from #Person2# as the old ones. | business card |
train_3455 | #Person1#: There's a big sale on clothes and sporting goods at Riverside Mall.
#Person2#: Sporting goods? Is that bike Tim wanted on sale?
#Person1#: Yeah, it's 30 percent off the regular price.
#Person2#: Well, maybe we could get it now and hide it until his birthday.
#Person1#: Yeah, it's a couple weeks away, and... | #Person2# and #Person1# will shop at Riverside Mall because there's a big sale. They plan to buy a bike for Tim's birthday. | shop |
train_3456 | #Person1#: Okay, can I ask you something direct?
#Person2#: Ha! It's not like you've ever been one to beat around the bush.
#Person1#: Fair enough. Give it to me straight. Did she bully you into this?
#Person2#: No, seriously . . . I really want this.
#Person1#: I tell ya, when I got the invite, it really threw me ... | #Person1#'s astonished when #Person1# got #Person2#'s invite because #Person2# has done a complete 180, but #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s settled down. | a complete change |
train_3457 | #Person1#: Hello Michael.
#Person2#: Hello Todd.
#Person1#: We're going to talk about Australia. Or your going to talk about Australia. So first of all how any people live in Australia?
#Person2#: Australia? Oh, there's about twenty million people in Australia right now. A little bit under, but close to twenty.
#Pe... | Michael tells Todd about Australia. He introduces the population, the biggest cities, and the capital city of Australia. | Australia |
train_3458 | #Person1#: Kathy! How are you? It's been ages! What are you doing these days?
#Person2#: I just opened my own restaurant. I'm also head chef.
#Person1#: You're kidding! You've always hated cooking!
#Person2#: Well, I used to hate cooking, but now I love it.
#Person1#: When did you change your mind?
#Person2#: Afte... | #Person1# is surprised to know Kathy is a chef now because she used to hate cooking. Kathy then tells #Person1# her cooking study experience. | cook |
train_3459 | #Person1#: Sir, would you like some dessert now?
#Person2#: Please show me the menu again.
#Person1#: Here you are. sir, the chocolate cake is very delicious.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I don't like chocolate. I'd like strawberry pie.
#Person1#: I am afraid there is none.
#Person2#: Then I'll have vanilla ice cream.
... | #Person2# wants a strawberry pie but there's none, so he orders a vanilla ice cream. | dessert |
train_3460 | #Person1#: Hi, Bob. What time is it now?
#Person2#: Uh, you are wearing a watch, Julia.
#Person1#: My watch is never correct.
#Person2#: It's six. I always have the correct time on my mobile phone.
#Person1#: Although mobile phones aren't as convenient as watches, at least you always know the correct time.
#Person2#: Y... | Julie asks Bob what time it is and requests him to tell her the location of Osteria Mozza Restaurant. | dinner |
train_3461 | #Person1#: Elizabeth, what's your question?
#Person2#: Excuse me, could you tell me what a yard sale is?
#Person1#: As the name suggests, it's a sale held in someones yard selling used goods.
#Person2#: What can I get there?
#Person1#: You can find books, records, cups and furniture. You name it and they will have it.
... | Mr. Green tells Elizabeth what a yard sale is, what she can get there, and why Americans love buying secondhand goods. | yard sale |
train_3462 | #Person1#: Sue, do you know if they made all the teams for the new softball season?
#Person2#: I don't think they have been. On Monday at lunchtime, Karen told me that they were going to do it this Friday.
#Person1#: Great, that gives me 2 days to get some more people for the team.
#Person2#: Yeah, just have them come ... | #Person1#'s happy that Karen will make all the teams for the new softball season because #Person1# can have more time to get some more people for the team. | teams |
train_3463 | #Person1#: Hello Mary, this is Tom speaking. Would you like to watch the football game in the stadium tomorrow afternoon? I have 2 tickets, which my uncle bought last week.
#Person2#: That's wonderful, but I have to help my mother buy some food in the afternoon. You know, my father has gone to Shanghai.
#Person1#: Well... | Tom invites Mary to watch the football game tomorrow afternoon but Mary has to go shopping. Tom offers to help her tomorrow morning so they can watch the games. | invitation |
train_3464 | #Person1#: What shall we do today?
#Person2#: We'd better stay in the hotel, because the tour will begin tomorrow.
#Person1#: Let's go out for some exercise, shall we?
#Person2#: What an excellent idea!
#Person1#: Shall we do some jogging?
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: I feel well now.
#Person2#: Yes, some exercise is nece... | #Person2# at first wants to stay in the hotel. Then #Person1# suggests jogging outside. #Person2# agrees. | exercise |
train_3465 | #Person1#: I want to see the man responsible for selling typewriters.
#Person2#: My name is Steven. I'm the Sales Manager of this company.
#Person1#: Well, look here. Ten new typewriters were delivered to my company yesterday afternoon and only five of them work properly.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry about that.
#Person1#:... | #Person1# complains to the Sales Manager Steven about the break-down of five new typewriters and Steven promises to fix them soon. | complaint |
train_3466 | #Person1#: Hey, taxi.
#Person2#: Where to, sir?
#Person1#: Beijing Library.
#Person2#: Hop in, please.
#Person1#: Is it a long ride to Beijing Library?
#Person2#: It will take about thirty minutes because it is the rush hour.
#Person1#: Thirty minutes, that will be all right. There are still fifty minutes to go before ... | #Person2# drives #Person1# to Beijing Library. #Person1# wants to stop temporarily to buy some souvenirs in the exhibition of Chinese jades. | take a taxi |
train_3467 | #Person1#: Did you get Bean's ten different good luck forwards, like that one from the Dalai Lama?
#Person2#: Yeah, I deleted all that superstitious crap. What a waste of bandwidth!
#Person1#: I figured I might as well send one or two of them out. Maybe my luck will get better.
#Person2#: Do you really think the Dalai ... | #Person1# may send out one or two forwards from Bean to get better luck from the Dalai Lama while #Person2# believes it superstitious. | superstition |
train_3468 | #Person1#: Hi, Mr. Smith. what's new?
#Person2#: Nothing particular. But, ...
#Person1#: What's the matter?
#Person2#: I, I don't know how to explain it to you.
#Person1#: Go ahead. It's nothing serious. We are good friends, aren't we?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. But I'm afraid I can't tell you. | #Person1# keeps asking Mr. Smith what the matter is but Mr. Smith won't tell. | daily casual talk |
train_3469 | #Person1#: I'm going to the fair now. if any one looks for me. ask them to call the fair.
#Person2#: What is the telephone number there?
#Person1#: 8826789 4, extension to 208
#Person2#: When will you reach there?
#Person1#: About ten. another thing is that I want an appointment with the customer at Changing hotel at t... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to tell people to reach him by calling the fair and to make an appointment at Changing hotel in the afternoon. | the business arrangement |
train_3470 | #Person1#: Have you ever shopped online?
#Person2#: Quite often. It is very convenient, saving me a lot of time.
#Person1#: Do you have some experiences to share with me? I want to have a try.
#Person2#: You are asking the right person. Here are two very important tips. First, you need to visit no more than one site to... | #Person2# gives #Person1# some tips about online shopping and introduces the registration procedure. | online shopping |
train_3471 | #Person1#: Actually, I was wondering what we should do if either one of us would like to terminate the contract?
#Person2#: Well, as a rule, the contract will become void automatically, if both sides do not agree to renew it when time comes.
#Person1#: I got it, but nevertheless. what I was saying just now was that how... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the rules of terminating their contract. | contract termination |
train_3472 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Jones!
#Person2#: Good morning, Miss Bell!
#Person1#: Nice to see you again.
#Person2#: Nice to see you too. It's been a long time.
#Person1#: How is everything?
#Person2#: Just fine, and you?
#Person1#: Quite well, thank you.
#Person2#: Did you drive yourself to the airport?
#Person1#: No,... | Miss Bell and Mr. Jones come to attend a meeting and greet each other. | social meeting |
train_3473 | #Person1#: I am thinking about inviting you to a dinner. When would you have time? And what kind of food do you fancy?
#Person2#: That would be great. I am really in the mood for a spicy hotpot. Any special reason for the invitation?
#Person1#: To thank you for helping me at work last week. If you would not have been s... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to dinner tonight to thank #Person2# for doing #Person1# a big favor last week. | dinner invitation |
train_3474 | #Person1#: Jack I hear you have a chance to go to college without taking a test. Is that right?
#Person2#: The news goes so fast. Ah, yes, I haven't decided yet.
#Person1#: Don't hesitate. That's a very famous university which a lot of students are longing to attain.
#Person2#: Maybe you are right. But the major is not... | #Person1# encourages Jack to take the opportunity of entering college without taking a test while Jack hesitates because the major is not fit for him. | enter the college |
train_3475 | #Person1#: Michael Johnson doesn't look graceful, but he sure is powerful.
#Person2#: If I were on as many steroids as he was, I think I'd be powerful, too.
#Person1#: What are you talking about? ! He's passed every drug test he's taken!
#Person2#: Those drug tests don't mean anything! He probably took some other drugs... | #Person2# attributes Michael Johnson's power to steroids while #Person1# thinks he is innocent. | athletes and drugs |
train_3476 | #Person1#: I'm looking forward to relaxing this coming weekend.
#Person2#: I hope that I can finally find free time too. I'Ve been so busy at work recently.
#Person1#: How might you spend the weekend.
#Person2#: I hope to do a little gardening. I find it very relaxing.
#Person1#: I might do that too. I hope the weather... | #Person1# and #Person2# are planning a relaxing weekend if they both have time. | weekend plan |
train_3477 | #Person1#: what kinds of tv programmes do you enjoy watching?
#Person2#: I like current affairs programmes and documentaries, especially wildlife ones. How about you?
#Person1#: I like those kinds of programmes too. They're very informative. I think that many people underrate the education value of tv.
#Person2#: I agr... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the educational value of TV programmes. Then they talk about the time limit on the advertisements and satellite and cable TV in their own country. | television |
train_3478 | #Person1#: Is your lady beautiful? Since I came here from the country, I've not seen her close. Tell me, is she beautiful?
#Person2#: Thomas, if I could write with the beauty in her eyes, I was born to look in them and know myself.
#Person1#: And, her lips?
#Person2#: Her lips? The early morning rose would wither on th... | #Person2# praises his lady's appearance, voice, and musical talent in a poetic way to Thomas. | a beautiful lady |
train_3479 | #Person1#: Hello. May I help you?
#Person2#: Hi. Last month, our company, Turner Interiors of Beijing, ordered some documents under our new L / C. What I want to do is check and see if the documents have arrived yet.
#Person1#: Let me find that on my screen. . . yes, the L / C is right here. I'm sorry ; the documents d... | #Person2# checks the arrival of #Person2#'s company's documents with #Person1#'s assistance. | check the delivery |
train_3480 | #Person1#: I'm checking out now. Can I have my bill, please?
#Person2#: Sure. What's your room number, sir?
#Person1#: It's 8736. Here is my key card.
#Person2#: A minute, please. It's 6212 yuan all together. Tax included.
#Person1#: Can I pay with traveler's check?
#Person2#: Sure. Can I have your passport, please?
#P... | #Person1# checks out with #Person2#'s assistance. He says he's satisfied with his stay and asks to deliver his luggage to the airport in advance. | check out |
train_3481 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to return these slacks.
#Person1#: Alright. Do you have your receipt?
#Person2#: Yes. Here it is. I bought them last week.
#Person1#: And why are you returning them?
#Person2#: I bought them to go with a blouse of mine. But they don't really match.
#Person1#: I se... | #Person2# wants to return some slacks which were on sale and #Person1# refuses. Then #Person1# talks to the manager and agrees to make an exception for #Person2# in the way of offering store credit. #Person2# accepts. | refund |
train_3482 | #Person1#: What did you say?
#Person2#: I said it's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk?
#Person1#: Well, I feel a little tired.
#Person2#: Come on! A little labor, much health.
#Person1#: Then can you wait a few minutes? I want to finish writing this letter.
#Person2#: Don't take too long. It would be a shame not... | #Person2# asks #Person1# out for a walk but #Person1# needs to finish a letter first and will meet #Person2# later. | talk a walk |
train_3483 | #Person1#: The new webpage design is much more effective than before. I feel confident it will rope in a lot more business because of its user-friendly format.
#Person2#: Why do you think the new page is so much better than the old page? I thought the old page wasn't half bad. . .
#Person1#: The old page was okay, alri... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the great changes and the advantages of their new webpage design. | new webpage |
train_3484 | #Person1#: Both of the two young ladies are the candidates for the position
#Person2#: The question is we only need one.
#Person1#: Right. The choice is yours, the tall one or the short one?
#Person2#: I should take the taller one for the choice. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to decide between two candidates. #Person2# chooses the taller girl. | candidates for position |
train_3485 | #Person1#: Hello! Are you shopping here today? Haven't I seen you in some flea markets and thrift shops a couple of times?
#Person2#: I'm just comparing prices.
#Person1#: You should! This thrift shop is really cheap, though, you have to pay cash here.
#Person2#: But they don't let you have goods on approval. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s just comparing prices as the shop doesn't have a sale on approval. | social casual talk |
train_3486 | #Person1#: My stomach's growling again!
#Person2#: You'll never lose weight if you listen to your stomach.
#Person1#: Just a little steak, uh. . . snack? A bowl of clam chowder?
#Person2#: You want to be beautiful, don't you? Think about the butter and flour in. . .
#Person1#: You're right. But if I get too thin, my mo... | #Person1# is hungry but #Person2# tells #Person1# not to eat if #Person1# wants to lose weight. Then they talk about why people are obsessed with being thin. | go on a diet |
train_3487 | #Person1#: I'd like to open a savings account. Can you tell me how to do it?
#Person2#: OK. You have to fill out this form and let me see three identification cards or documents.
#Person1#: I have a driver's licence, a membership card and my passport. Will they do?
#Person2#: Let me see them. Yes, they're OK.
#Person1#... | #Person1# opens a savings account with #Person2#'s help | open an account |
train_3488 | #Person1#: Hello, I hope to get a room for the night.
#Person2#: Do you have a reservation?
#Person1#: Sorry, I don't.
#Person2#: Let me see if I can fit you in. What kind of room do you want?
#Person1#: I only need a single room.
#Person2#: Smoking or non-smoking?
#Person1#: Smoking if possible.
#Person2#: You are in ... | #Person1# gets a smoking allowed single room in a hotel without reservation with #Person2#'s help. | hotel check-in |
train_3489 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Francis from XYZ Company. I would like to discuss with you about a new project some time next week. Do you have time to meet?
#Person2#: Well, I am not sure. Lets me check my agenda
#Person1#: Ok.
#Person2#: I am free on Tuesday afternoon from 2 PM to 4 PM, is it convenient for you?
#Person1#:... | Francis from XYZ Company makes an appointment with #Person2# next Tuesday to discuss a new project. | make an appointment |
train_3490 | #Person1#: How did you meet Bill?
#Person2#: I met him through a computer bulletin board on the network.
#Person1#: Oh, really? Which bulletin board?
#Person2#: It was the one I used down at the local coffee house called the San Francisco Net. It has been around since 2016.
#Person1#: I've heard about that, but I've ne... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# met Bill through a computer bulletin board on the network. Then #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to chat in that way. | online chats |
train_3491 | #Person1#: It's Linda's birthday. She's 20 years old today. Are you going to her birthday party, Peter?
#Person2#: Sure, why not? Here is a present for her.
#Person1#: Is it a book?
#Person2#: No.
#Person1#: Can I open it?
#Person2#: Yes, go ahead.
#Person1#: Wow, a video tape. How nice! | Peter tells #Person1# he's going to Linda's birthday party and shows #Person1# his present for Linda. | Linda's birthday party |
train_3492 | #Person1#: Where is the report I asked you to finish for today, Daug?
#Person2#: I'm really sorry, Ms. Jameson but it's not quite ready. I will have it by tomorrow.
#Person1#: That will be too late, Daug, it is needed at the board meeting this afternoon. You have been working on it for three weeks now. Why can't you ha... | Daug doesn't finish a report on time. Ms. Jameson criticizes him for his terrible work performance in the past few months and Daug promises to improve his work from now on. | work performance |
train_3493 | #Person1#: I like sports, all kinds of sports.
#Person2#: One ought to be quite strong to be active in sports, don't you think?
#Person1#: Yeah, and being active in sports helps a lot to keep up one's health. Why don't you take up something, such as tennis, jogging or swimming as a hobby?
#Person2#: I want to do someth... | #Person1# likes sports and suggests #Person2# take up a kind of sports as a hobby, but #Person2# wants to do something relaxing and enjoyable, so #Person1# recommends photography. | hobby |
train_3494 | #Person1#: I'd love to go to the Super Bowl next week, but I don't think there are any more tickets.
#Person2#: Why don't you talk to Laura? She's a big football fan. She might be able to give you some advice on how to get a ticket. And I know she is planning to go herself, so maybe you could go with her. | #Person1# wants to go to the Super Bowl but worries there're no more tickets. #Person2# suggests #Person1# ask Laura for advice. | Super Bowl tickets |
train_3495 | #Person1#: Tom must be joking when he said he plans to sell his shop and go to medical school.
#Person2#: You are quite right. He is just kidding. He's also told me time and time again he wished he'd studied for some profession instead of going into business. | Both #Person1# and #Person2# think Tom was joking when he said about giving up his business to go to medical school. | daily casual talk |
train_3496 | #Person1#: Jack, I hear you bought a new car.
#Person2#: I did just buy a car, but it's not exactly a new one-it was made back in the 1950s. Here, take a look at this photo.
#Person1#: You are right. This car hasn't been new for a long time. Couldn't you afford a newer car?
#Person2#: Believe it or not, this car costs ... | Jack tells #Person1# he bought a car made in the 1950s. He decides to redecorate it himself and enter it in some classical auto shows. | a new car |
train_3497 | #Person1#: Well, what did you think of that film?
#Person2#: I had mixed feelings really. From what I'd read, I expected it to be funnier.
#Person1#: I know what you mean - just shows how different people's tastes can be. Good twist at the end though. I wasn't expecting that, were you?
#Person2#: I kind of guessed what... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their feelings towards a film. They agree that the message the film was trying to convey is vague. | film review |
train_3498 | #Person1#: How do you feel about flying?
#Person2#: I don't mind flying. What I don't like is not being able to keep an eye on my luggage. Whenever the man at the airport hakes my luggage, I never expect to see again.
#Person1#: There is always a chance it will fly to Paris while you fly to Rome. Has anything like that... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# doesn't like not being able to keep an eye on luggage while flying. #Person2# also tells #Person1# a story about a poor Japanese woman who lost her suitcase during the European tour. | suitcase |
train_3499 | #Person1#: Have you had enough time to look over the menu?
#Person2#: Yes, we are almost ready to order.
#Person1#: Let me remind you of the specials of the day, which are posted on the board.
#Person2#: Oh, that all sounds so good! Can we get the sauce on the side?
#Person1#: Yes, we would be happy to prepare the ... | #Person2# orders broccoli noodles and salads with #Person1#'s assistance and asks for the sauce on the side. | order food |
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