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train_3800 | #Person1#: I think I going to need some iced water too. Is there an extra charge for that?
#Person2#: Yes, we charge 50 cents for water.
#Person1#: That's fine. Could you give me some more napkins, too?
#Person2#: Sure. Do you need anything else?
#Person1#: Yes, I would also like some sweet and sour sauce and pepper.
#... | #Person1# wants some iced water, napkins, sauce, and pepper. #Person2# charges 50 cents for water but offers others for free. | an extra order |
train_3801 | #Person1#: Hey, Ann. Wake up. It's time to get out of bed.
#Person2#: Oh, Dad. Do I have to get up right now?
#Person1#: Yes, or you'll be late.
#Person2#: Why didn't my alarm go off today?
#Person1#: It went off 30 minutes ago.
#Person2#: I must have slept right through it.
#Person1#: Rise and shine.
#Person2#: OK. I ... | Ann's dad wakes her up. Ann finds she slept through her alarm. | get up |
train_3802 | #Person1#: Shall we go to cinema this evening? The new blockbuster starring mel gibson is showing. It's supposed to be really good.
#Person2#: What kind of movie is it? I don't like many of his movies, actually.
#Person1#: It's a thriller. It has Julia Roberts playing the female lead.
#Person2#: I like thrillers and I ... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to watch a movie tonight. They talk about the cast and the movie's review. They decide to have dinner and watch the news before going to watch it. | watch a movie |
train_3803 | #Person1#: That looks like an interesting book.
#Person2#: It is. It's got pictures of interesting building from all over the world, with brief descriptions of how they were build, their purpose, and so on.
#Person1#: There are the pyramids. It's easy to see how they got that name! they don't have smooth sides though.
... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a book that introduces interesting buildings from all over the world, including pyramids, the pentagon, the cylindrical office building, the world's largest sports stadium, etc. | buildings |
train_3804 | #Person1#: Ms. Green, are the schools more or less similar everywhere throughout the United States, or do they differ in various sections?
#Person2#: The system of public schools is fairly uniform everywhere throughout the United States.
#Person1#: Do most students in the United States attend private schools or public ... | Ms. Green tells #Person1#, in the US, most students attend public schools and specific types of students go to private schools. The public schools are free to everyone and have no restrictions but can be very different. | schools in USA |
train_3805 | #Person1#: When will the ceremony begin?
#Person2#: The ceremony will begin at 9 0'clock. After the ceremony, there's a reception. By the way, do you know why they have chosen September 9th for their wedding ceremony?
#Person1#: No idea.
#Person2#: As in English, Chinese also has some lucky numbers. The number 9 stands... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the reason why the wedding is at 9 o'clock on Sept. 9th. | the wedding ceremony |
train_3806 | #Person1#: Your tree looks beautiful. Do you decorate it this way every year?
#Person2#: Yes, it's a family tradition dating back to my childhood. We use the same lights and ornaments, but of course we have a new tree each year. The children made some of these decorations. Here, you can hang this on one of those high b... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s family tradition and #Person2#'s plans for Christmas. #Person1# will see #Person2# early tomorrow. | Christmas's plan |
train_3807 | #Person1#: how do you usually spend your day, now that you'Ve retired?
#Person2#: well, I nearly always get up at dawn. I don't like sleeping in late. The days are longer in summer that in winter, so I get up in summer. I usually do some exercise when I get up.
#Person1#: what do you have for breakfast?
#Person2#: I us... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s lifestyle after #Person2#'s retirement, including how #Person2# spends #Person2#'s mornings and afternoons. | spend the day |
train_3808 | #Person1#: Do you think discrimination against women in the work force is still prevalent even today?
#Person2#: From my own experience as a career woman, I would have to say that while things are getting better now than they used to be, it is still a widespread problem. Society is changing, but there is still a glass ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# discrimination against women in the workforce is still a prevalent problem and talks about the difficulties women meet due to few opportunities and many male managers. | women in work |
train_3809 | #Person1#: Are you coming to the bridal shower for Jane?
#Person2#: Yes, I am. When is the wedding?
#Person1#: Aug 8.
#Person2#: August bride. How nice! By the way, who is going to be the matron of honor?
#Person1#: Mrs. White.
#Person2#: Oh, yeah? I wonder who is going to give Jane away at the wedding. You know her fa... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Jane's wedding on Aug 8th. | Jane's wedding |
train_3810 | #Person1#: Honey, do you have a second?
#Person2#: Sure! Are you okay? You seem a bit worried. What's on your mind?
#Person1#: We need to talk.
#Person2#: Okay. . .
#Person1#: I'Ve been thinking, and well, I think we need to start seeing other people.
#Person2#: What? Why? I mean, we'Ve had our ups and downs, and we ha... | Laura wants to break up with Tim because she thinks she doesn't deserve him. Tim tries to change her mind and wishes her to give him another chance so they can get through this but fails. | break up |
train_3811 | #Person1#: Good evening. I've come to see Miss Morrison
#Person2#: Oh! Good evening. I'm sorry, but she is not in. She's gone out to the theatre
#Person1#: Oh! I've just come back from Canada and I've brought a parcel from her parents
#Person2#: Please come in
#Person1#: But you're busy, aren't you?
#Person2#: I was pr... | #Person1# comes to see Miss Morrison but she is not in. #Person1# leaves a parcel. | to see someone |
train_3812 | #Person1#: Jane, pleases come with us.
#Person2#: I cannot dance, you know. I have't such a talent.
#Person1#: Just for fun, not for showing. What do you worry about?
#Person2#: Nothing. I have told you before that I won't go to the party and that's flat.
#Person1#: But. . . OK. | Jane refuses #Person1#'s invitation to dance because she won't go to the party. | refuse the invitation |
train_3813 | #Person1#: Hi, I need broadband for my computer.
#Person2#: No problem. Just plug the Ethernet cable into your computer, and you're good to go.
#Person1#: That's a problem. My laptop has no Ethernet port, it's wireless only.
#Person2#: Hmm. Well, we have some alternatives, if you're interested.
#Person1#: Go ahead. I'm... | #Person1# needs broadband for #Person1#'s computer but the computer is wireless only. #Person2# gives some alternatives: going to the computer lab on the first floor or using wireless in the lobby. | broadband installation |
train_3814 | #Person1#: Have you got any specific proposal about the terms of payment?
#Person2#: I wonder if we can make payment for this order by documentary collection.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to say the only term of payment we can accept is 100 % irrevocable letter of credit payable against shipping documents.
#Person2#: But our o... | #Person2# wants to make payment for the order by documentary collection to decrease the cost of the import but #Person1# refuses and suggests consulting #Person2#'s bank and seeing if they will reduce the required deposit to a minimum. | negociation |
train_3815 | #Person1#: Can I help you, madam?
#Person2#: Yes, can I see a few T-shirts, Please?
#Person1#: Certainly. Here you are. They're the very latest fashion.
#Person2#: I'm not very particular about the design. But I want something of good quality.
#Person1#: They're of good cotton and the color never fades. | #Person2# wants to buy some T-shirts of good quality. | shopping |
train_3816 | #Person1#: Does tea-serving follow any special etiquette in China? Each time I dropped in at my Chinese friends'homes, their parents would offer me a cup of hot, strong tea, though they never inquired of me about whether I want it.
#Person2#: You've got a point there. It is a custom and good manners to serve tea to a g... | #Person1# finds that the Chinese always serve tea to their guests. #Person2# tells #Person1# it is a custom and good manners. The guests should better receive the teacup with both hands and bow his thanks. But if after chatting for a while, the host serves a new cup of tea, the understatement is 'I'm afraid it's time y... | serving tea |
train_3817 | #Person1#: I want to start a tradition of family vacations with our family right now before we have kids.
#Person2#: You want to make sure it's good solid habit before anything else takes its place, like work?
#Person1#: Yes, so this year we are going to take our first family vacation, just you and I.
#Person2#: And wh... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# wants to start a tradition of family vacations before they have kids. #Person2# suggests cruising. | the vacation plan |
train_3818 | #Person1#: I've got a complaint about the noise next door.
#Person2#: Yes, it's most irritating.
#Person1#: Some people aren't very considerate.
#Person2#: We're going to do something about it.
#Person1#: Yes, I think so.
#Person2#: We can't put up with it any more.
#Person1#: We'll play the CD loud, is that all right?... | #Person1# and #Person2# think the people next door are noisy so they decide to call them. | the noisy people |
train_3819 | #Person1#: Can I see some men's watches?
#Person2#: Of course. How about this one?
#Person1#: What functions does this watch have?
#Person2#: It's a luminous watch with a time-reminder function.
#Person1#: Is it waterproof?
#Person2#: Yes, and it comes with a worldwide guarantee.
#Person1#: I'll take it. Please set the... | #Person2# recommends a luminous watch with a time-reminder function. #Person1#'ll take it. | buy a watch |
train_3820 | #Person1#: Did you hear who won the election?
#Person2#: No, who was it?
#Person1#: McCain is our new President.
#Person2#: You're a liar!
#Person1#: I'm not happy about it, either.
#Person2#: Who voted for him?
#Person1#: I guess the people wanted him as our new leader.
#Person2#: That's the dumbest thing that I'Ve ev... | #Person1# fools #Person2# that McCain got elected. #Person2# feels upset. Then #Person1# tells the truth and #Person2# thinks that's fantastic! | who's elected |
train_3821 | #Person1#: See how many people are here!
#Person2#: Yeah! Do all these people work in the company? Everyone and their dog is here!
#Person1#: Other than the employees, our boss Jack invited some friends of the company.
#Person2#: Can we just sit wherever we want?
#Person1#: Of course not! We have to sit at our assigned... | #Person1# and #Person2# find there are so many people in their company. They have to sit at their assigned seats. They can't wait until they get their year-end bonus. | getting bonus |
train_3822 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: I want to have a suit made to measure.
#Person1#: No problem. How would you like your suit?
#Person2#: One Made in 100 % black Barathea wool, with 5 Celtic buttons.
#Person1#: That's fine. You can get it 6 days later. | #Person2# wants a suit made in 100 % black Barathea wool, with 5 Celtic buttons. | order a suit |
train_3823 | #Person1#: The total for all these items comes to $ 36. 78.
#Person2#: Take my VISA.
#Person1#: There is something wrong with your card.
#Person2#: What's going on?
#Person1#: Your card was declined.
#Person2#: That can't be right!
#Person1#: Would you like me to try another card?
#Person2#: I don't have another one.
#... | #Person2# pays by VISA but the card was declined. #Person2#'ll come back tomorrow. | card being declined |
train_3824 | #Person1#: We'd like some information, please. We want to go to England.
#Person2#: OK. What do you want to know?
#Person1#: Well, first of all, we want to know the air fare to London.
#Person2#: When do you want to go?
#Person1#: We don't really know, maybe July.
#Person2#: I see. Well, in May and June the fare is 480... | #Person1# wants to know the airfare to London. #Person2# tells #Person1# the fares in different months. | the air fare |
train_3825 | #Person1#: I wonder whether it would be possible to change this double room to two single rooms.
#Person2#: Sorry, sir. All the single rooms are occupied. But if you like, I can check with Imperial Hotel to see if they have any. | #Person1# wants to change a double room to two single rooms, but there's no single room available. | change a room |
train_3826 | #Person1#: I am not sure what to do during the holidays, any suggestions?
#Person2#: Well, going to a cinema, visiting the galleries, exhibitions and museums, finding and meeting old friends, exercising in the health club or mountain biking. There are so many good choices.
#Person1#: The problem is that I find all of... | #Person1# doesn't know what to do during the holidays because there are so many choices. #Person2# suggests tossing a coin. | what to do |
train_3827 | #Person1#: Hey Mark. What are you doing?
#Person2#: Just watching some TV.
#Person1#: Anything interesting on?
#Person2#: Not really. Just watching the sports highlight on ESPN.
#Person1#: So I take it you're pretty bored too.
#Person2#: Just killing time until I find something to do. What are you going to do?
#P... | #Person1# and Mark are bored on Saturday. They decide to go to Starbucks to think of something to do. | Saturday's plan |
train_3828 | #Person1#: That was a nice funeral.
#Person2#: Yes, dad, it was.
#Person1#: The son gave a nice speech about his father.
#Person2#: It was long, too.
#Person1#: I think it was about 45 minutes long.
#Person2#: But it went by fast. It was interesting.
#Person1#: I liked it.
#Person2#: I'll give you a speech like ... | #Person2# and #Person2#'s dad are talking about the funeral they attended and the funeral #Person2#'s dad may have. | the funeral |
train_3829 | #Person1#: You wouldn't believe what I got in the mail today!
#Person2#: what's that?
#Person1#: it's a letter from Ray and Sue in Shanghai!
#Person2#: have you read it yet?
#Person1#: no, I thought I'd wait until you got home.
#Person2#: go on, read it out loud.
#Person1#: ok. It says, 'Dear Jessica. It was so g... | Jessica tells Riley she got a letter from Ray and Sue in the mail. Jessica reads a part of the letter and Riley realizes they are going to Shanghai to stay with Ray and Sue in June. | a letter |
train_3830 | #Person1#: Hi Amy, you look very happy.
#Person2#: Yes, I'm very pleased. I've just got two tickets to see the Olympic opening ceremony.
#Person1#: Wow. You must be very excited.
#Person2#: I certainly am. I would have been very disappointed if I hadn't got them.
#Person1#: Shall we go to a restaurant to celebrate?... | Amy got two tickets for the Olympic opening ceremony. #Person1# suggests they go to a restaurant to celebrate. | get the tickets |
train_3831 | #Person1#: Jack and Mary broke up.
#Person2#: it's so sad. They had been together for only two months. Do you know what the matter was?
#Person1#: Mary said Jack was cheating on her. Jack was seeing a girl from his hometown. One day, Mary saw them holding hands and ended the relationship immediately.
#Person2#: real... | #Person1# tells #Person2# Mary and Jack broke up because Mary found Jack cheat on her. Then #Person2# says they are different people so this ending is the best. They hope Mary could recover soon. | break up |
train_3832 | #Person1#: Shall I punch out for you, Ross? I am leaving now.
#Person2#: No, thanks. I have got to work overtime.
#Person1#: But today is Friday. You are not going to work overtime on Friday evening, are you?
#Person2#: Well, I am. I'll have to finish this report for next Monday's meeting. Is Tom coming to pick you ... | #Person1# asks if Ross wants her to punch out for him. Ross refuses because he needs to work overtime. Then Ross asks about #Person1#'s boyfriend and admires their relationship. #Person1# comforts him. Then, #Person1# tells Ross his ex-girlfriend called him this afternoon. | the right person |
train_3833 | #Person1#: Hey, Daniel, how's it going?
#Person2#: Hey, Daddy, today I had really a fantastic history class.
#Person1#: Wow, it's so strange for you to say things like that. What had happened?
#Person2#: We've learnt the story of Zheng He Sailing to West Ocean. He is a real great navigator.
#Person1#: Did your teac... | Danial tells his father he learned the story of Zheng He Sailing to West Ocean and likes it a lot. His father asks him to read Robinson Crusoe because it helps him to understand Zheng He better. | sailing stories |
train_3834 | #Person1#: Have you seen Dan the Bear?
#Person2#: No, I haven't.
#Person1#: Oh, well, he supposed to give his performance in 10 minutes. All the kids are waiting for him to sing.
#Person2#: Maybe he's out by the fish tank, giving away balloons and talking with the dolphin trainers. Did you check there?
#Person1#: Yes, ... | #Person1# is looking for Dan the Bear because he's supposed to give his performance in 10 minutes. #Person2# promises to help to look for him. | look for someone |
train_3835 | #Person1#: Lucy, did anyone call while I was out?
#Person2#: Yes, there was a Mr. Turner calling this morning.
#Person1#: What did he say?
#Person2#: He said that your suit was done.
#Person1#: Ah, good! I ordered a suit from his shop last week.
#Person2#: Yes, he said he would be waiting for you this afternoon.
#Perso... | Lucy tells #Person1# Mr. Turner has called since #Person1#'s suit is done. #Person1# is busy so Lucy will fetch it for #Person1#. | fetch the suit |
train_3836 | #Person1#: Excuse me, may I ask you some questions?
#Person2#: Go ahead, please.
#Person1#: I hear that you are going to put on a new play soon. I'd like to know about what you do in the play. Could you explain exactly what you do?
#Person2#: OK, it's a comedy. The director asked me to play the part of a young lady. We... | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# will play the part of a young lady in a comedy and intends to take part in a film and try to as a director after this play. | an interview |
train_3837 | #Person1#: How important are friends to you, Bill?
#Person2#: That's kind of a strange question for this setting. Don't you think so?
#Person1#: Well, the teacher hasn't come in yet, class hasn't begun and I was just wondering about it. So what do you think about friends?
#Person2#: I've never regarded them as particul... | Bill thinks friends are not so important while #Person1# thinks friendship is the most important thing in life. | friends |
train_3838 | #Person1#: I can't decide which classes to take. I don't like any of the ones I've signed up for and two of the ones I really have to take are at the same time.
#Person2#: Pass me the course schedule book. Which classes are at the same time?
#Person1#: Biology 201 and introduction to chemistry. The both required classe... | The two courses #Person1# needs to take are at the same time. #Person2# suggests #Person1# take one of them next semester. #Person1# then finds it clashes with his potential work at the lab next semester. #Person2# suggests #Person1# go to the lab after the class. | choose courses |
train_3839 | #Person1#: Ma'am, come in, please.
#Person2#: Excuse me, are you a manager?
#Person1#: Yes, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Well, I have received such poor service from your employees this morning. I felt I had to let you know.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, ma'am. Please tell me what happened.
#Person2#: I was asking that wo... | #Person2# complains to the manager that she received terrible service. #Person1# promises to deal with it and will give her 50% off. | terrible service |
train_3840 | #Person1#: Hi. Today, I am the interviewer for your visa application.
#Person2#: OK. Here is my application form and all the documents.
#Person1#: Can you tell me why do you want a visa to America?
#Person2#: Because I want to have a view of the exotic landscapes to extend my views and understanding of the world.
#Pers... | #Person2# wants a visa to America to have a view of the exotic landscapes on #Person2#'s own. | visa application interview |
train_3841 | #Person1#: Try it on in front of the mirror.
#Person2#: Well, I think the color is a little too bright.
#Person1#: We have darker ones. Do you like the style?
#Person2#: Yes. What's this made of and how to wash it?
#Person1#: lt's made of silk and you had better wash it by hand in cold water. | #Person2#'s trying on a certain product with #Person1#'s assistance but #Person2# wants a darker one. | shopping |
train_3842 | #Person1#: Do you think we can go driving right now?
#Person2#: Yeah, sure. Let's go.
#Person1#: Buckle up.
#Person2#: All right. Now what?
#Person1#: Now you put the key in the ignition and start the car.
#Person2#: Which direction should I take?
#Person1#: Make a left on this next street.
#Person2#: Tell me how far t... | #Person1# takes #Person2# for a driving and instructs #Person2# how to drive. | driving |
train_3843 | #Person1#: How are you today?
#Person2#: Great, thanks.
#Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I would actually like to view the apartment for rent today.
#Person1#: I ' m sorry, but you won ' t be able to view it today.
#Person2#: Why not?
#Person1#: You have to make an appointment first.
#Person2#: Oh, okay. Can I do ... | #Person2# wants to view the apartment for rent today but #Person1# asks #Person2# to make an appointment first. | make an appointment |
train_3844 | #Person1#: Do you know how to drive?
#Person2#: I'm a great driver.
#Person1#: Could you teach me how to drive?
#Person2#: Have you gotten your learner's permit?
#Person1#: Yes, I have my learner's permit.
#Person2#: Have you ever been behind the wheel?
#Person1#: I've only driven a car one time.
#Person2#: You do know... | #Person1# requests #Person2# to teach #Person1# to drive. #Person2# ensures that #Person1#'s gotten the learner's permit and agrees. | learn to drive |
train_3845 | #Person1#: Hello, may I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have this parcel delivered to Shanghai.
#Person1#: Oh, we only take care of mail. For parcels, you can go to the next window.
#Person2#: Thanks!. . . Hello, I have a parcel to deliver.
#Person1#: Where do you need it to be delivered to?
#Person2#: I want to ... | #Person2# wants to have a parcel delivered to Shanghai. The parcel is so heavy that #Person1# charges 30 Yuan for that. | deliver a parcel |
train_3846 | #Person1#: What can I help you with today?
#Person2#: I have a problem.
#Person1#: What is the problem?
#Person2#: I wrote a check for $ 100 and it bounced.
#Person1#: Do you have enough money in your account?
#Person2#: I think so.
#Person1#: Let me check that for you right now.
#Person2#: Okay. Thank you.
#Person1#: ... | #Person2# wrote a check and it bounced. #Person1# finds #Person2# doesn't have enough money in the account. | bank service |
train_3847 | #Person1#: can I use your laptop for a while?
#Person2#: sure, go ahead.
#Person1#: oh, isn't your computer Wi-Fi capable?
#Person2#: yes, it is. You want go online? there are no wi-fi hotspots around.
#Person1#: oh my, no internet access is killing me.
#Person2#: can't you wait till you get home? then you can surf the... | #Person1# wants to check #Person1#'s emails so much that #Person1# borrows #Person2#'s laptop and can't even wait until #Person1# gets home. #Person2# thinks #Person1# is addicted to the web. | discomgooglolation |
train_3848 | #Person1#: Come on, Tara. Let's go up to the window and buy two tickets. The movie is starting in a few minutes.
#Person2#: We can't break into the line. Don't be so impatient. We'll be at the front of the line soon.
#Person1#: Two tickets, please. How much are they?
#Person2#: Oh no, Ari. I didn't mean for you to pay ... | Tara asks Ari to be patient in the line to buy movie tickets and she insists on going Dutch. They both look forward to the film. | film |
train_3849 | #Person1#: hello! How are you today?
#Person2#: hi. I'm feeling very nervous. I just had a test and I'm not sure how well or how badly I did.
#Person1#: it's not use worrying about it now. you'Ve done test and you can't change any of your answers.
#Person2#: that's true. I really should go home and prepare for the next... | #Person2# is nervous about the test #Person1# had, so #Person1# suggests getting a coffee together. #Person2# thinks #Person2# should go out more like #Person1# to make #Person2# happy. | mood |
train_3850 | #Person1#: Hi, I haven't seen you in a while.
#Person2#: Yes, it has been a long time!
#Person1#: How long has it been since we last saw each other?
#Person2#: I think that we last saw each other two years ago.
#Person1#: What have you been doing for the past two years?
#Person2#: I have been going to graduate school a... | #Person1# and #Person2# haven't seen each other for two years. #Person2# tells #Person1# what #Person2#'s been doing recently. | updates |
train_3851 | #Person1#: If you wanna keep healthy, you must give up smoking. It's extremely bad for your health, you know.
#Person2#: I know it's not good for me, but the problem is I just can't help it.
#Person1#: Well, I've got an idea, put the label cancer sticks on each pack of cigarettes, and read it before you smoke. It may g... | #Person1# suggests #Person2# quit smoking by putting the label caner sticks on each pack of cigarettes. | give up smoking |
train_3852 | #Person1#: Would you please make a skirt for me with this material please?
#Person2#: What kind of style do you want?
#Person1#: I like miniskirt.
#Person2#: Now let me take your measurements.
#Person1#: When can I get it?
#Person2#: Three days later.
#Person1#: Thank you, see you then.
#Person2#: Bye-bye. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to make a miniskirt for #Person1# with a particular material. | make a skirt |
train_3853 | #Person1#: Shall we have some soup first?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't like soup. I'd rather have some fruit juice to start with.
#Person1#: Ok, and what about the main course? Which would you rather have fish or meat?
#Person2#: Meat, I think.
#Person1#: Don't you like fish then?
#Person2#: I do, but I want meat.... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing what to order for dinner. | at the restaurant |
train_3854 | #Person1#: Mom, I want to get a motorcycle. Is that all right with you?
#Person2#: You mean a murder cycle? Did you know more cyclists die in accidents than motorists?
#Person1#: Mom! I'll wear a helmet and I'll drive sane. I promise.
#Person2#: I'll tell you what. You can get a motorcycle on one condition.
#Person1#: ... | #Person1# wants a motorcycle. #Person2# thinks it's dangerous and wants #Person1# to see the accidents in the ambulance and at the emergency room first. | motorcycle |
train_3855 | #Person1#: This is our main service area. We do all the routine services here and have two full-time mechanics.
#Person2#: How often do you service the vans?
#Person1#: They're serviced regularly. We give them a basic service every 10, 000 km or so and a main service once a year, or every 100, 000 km.
#Person2#: I see.... | #Person1# introduces their main service area to #Person2# and tells #Person2# about their service. | repair service |
train_3856 | #Person1#: I'll have sole, then.
#Person2#: All right. How about other guests?
#Person1#: The rest of us will have this today's special, please.
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: I'm sorry but I ordered sole, not the same as the others. Will you change it?
#Person2#: I'm afraid we have no more sole.
#Person1#: Then, I'll have ... | #Person1# orders today's special for other guests and sole for himself, but #Person2# has no more sole, so he orders pork cute. | order food |
train_3857 | #Person1#: As an existing banker, that will speed up the process. You said you had the documents with you?
#Person2#: That's right. Here you go.
#Person1#: Before I verify those, I need you to fill in some forms. Then, as I said, I need to see valid credentials, your occupation and income details. . .
#Person2#: OK, as... | #Person1# tells #Person2# to fill in some forms and asks for valid credentials. #Person1# will give #Person2# the loan by the end of the week if #Person2# sorts out all of the paperwork today. | loan application |
train_3858 | #Person1#: Help me organize these coins.
#Person2#: That's a lot of money! What did you do? Break the piggy bank?
#Person1#: Yeah, I'm gonna go to the bank and change it for bills, but first I have to separate them into little piles.
#Person2#: Ok, I'll find all the quarters and dimes while you sort the nickels and pen... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help organize the coins. #Person1#will take it to the bank and change it for bills. | organize the coins |
train_3859 | #Person1#: I don't understand why I'm being arrested.
#Person2#: You have a warrant.
#Person1#: A warrant for what?
#Person2#: Apparently, you have a bench warrant.
#Person1#: What does that mean?
#Person2#: You missed a court appearance.
#Person1#: I wasn't aware that I had to go to court.
#Person2#: I don't know what... | #Person2# arrests #Person1# because #Person1# missed a court appearance unknowingly. #Person1# thinks it unfair. | arrest |
train_3860 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for your 3 - liter Pepsis, the ones that are on sale this week. There don't seem to be any in the soft drink section.
#Person2#: We may be sold out of them. Let me check the back. ( The clerk goes to the storeroom, returning a few minutes later. ) I'm afraid we're out of stock. Would y... | #Person1# is looking for 3-liter Pepsis but they're out of stock. #Person2#'ll ask the manager to sign a rain check for #Person1#. | out of stock |
train_3861 | #Person1#: You look really nice today.
#Person2#: Thank you. I just got this outfit the other day.
#Person1#: Really, where did you get it?
#Person2#: I got it from Macy's.
#Person1#: It's really nice.
#Person2#: Thanks again. You look nice today, too.
#Person1#: Thank you. I just got these shoes today.
#Person2#: Real... | #Person1# admires #Person2#'s outfit. #Person2#'s interested in #Person1#'s shoes. | outfit and shoes |
train_3862 | #Person1#: What time does the train for Boston leave?
#Person2#: 9:25 on Platform 12, Track B.
#Person1#: When does it arrive?
#Person2#: It should be there at 11:45, but it may be a little late.
#Person1#: How much is a one-way ticket?
#Person2#: It's $ 32. 00. | #Person2# tells #Person1# the timetable and the price of the train for Boston. | train |
train_3863 | #Person1#: No. Just let me see a doctor. I'm worried about my arm.
#Person2#: Be brave, sir. It won't be long. I will fill out the form for you. What is your name?
#Person1#: Steve Schliessman. S C H L I E S S M A N.
#Person2#: Alright Steve. Your social security number?
#Person1#: 349-95- 8821.
#Person2#: Do you have ... | #Person2# helps Steve Schliessman, who worries about his arm, to fill out the form before Steve sees the doctor. | see a doctor |
train_3864 | #Person1#: Sam, can we stop at this bicycle shop?
#Person2#: Do you want to buy a new bicycle?
#Person1#: Yes, and they have a sale on now.
#Person2#: What happened to your old one?
#Person1#: I left it at my parent's house, but I need one here as well. I've been using Jim's old bike but he needs it back.
#Person2#: Le... | #Person1# tells Sam #Person1# needs a new bicycle. #Person1# prefers a touring bike but it's more expensive. They will go and ask for a discount. | new bicycle |
train_3865 | #Person1#: What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: It's a little embarrassing really ; you see I think I've got a counterfeit note.
#Person1#: Do you remember where you got it?
#Person2#: No, I don't. Usually I'm very careful about checking the money I'm given, but for some reason this one slipped through.
#Person1#: C... | #Person2# thinks #Person2# got a counterfeit note. #Person1# will confiscate it after the machine shows it to be counterfeit. | counterfeit note |
train_3866 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'd like to have my hair cut.
#Person1#: OK. This way, please.
#Person2#: You look so busy.
#Person1#: We've particularly busy on Sunday. Please sit here. How do you wish it cut?
#Person2#: Short on both sides. Not so much in the middle.
#Person1#: It's a long time since you... | #Person2# gets #Person2#'s hair cut with #Person1#'s assistance. | have hair cut |
train_3867 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, miss, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to buy this dress, please.
#Person1#: It's certainly a pretty dress. I can ring you up at the register over here.
#Person2#: Great.
#Person1#: Will you be paying by cash, check, or credit card?
#Person2#: I want to use a credit card. Do you take ... | #Person2# wants to buy a dress at #Person1#'s shop. She wants to pay by Visa but it's rejected, so she pays with her MasterCard. | buy a dress |
train_3868 | #Person1#: Excuse me. May I see Mrs. Smith?
#Person2#: It's me. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Nice to meet you, Mrs. Smith. I'm coming here for an interview by appointment.
#Person2#: Are you Mr. Wu?
#Person1#: Yes, I am.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too. Did you have any difficulty finding our company?
#Person1#: ... | Mr. Wu comes to visit Mrs. Smith for an interview by appointment. | interview |
train_3869 | #Person1#: Do you know who's just got married? Old McDonald.
#Person2#: Never! He's over 80, isn't he?
#Person1#: He's nearly 90.
#Person2#: Good gracious! Are you sure?
#Person1#: I am. What's more, his wife is 84.
#Person2#: Is she really?
#Person1#: Yes, she is. And guess what, he is her sixth husband.
#Person2#: Re... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that Old McDonald, who is nearly 90, got married. #Person2# is surprised. | marriage |
train_3870 | #Person1#: We are now approaching the famous Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed visitors to New York Harbor since 1886.
#Person2#: Wow! Look at it. Incredible, isn't it?
#Person1#: The statue was given to the United States by the people of France. It was designed by the French sculptor Barthold.
#Person2#: It's real... | #Person1# introduces the Statue of Liberty to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks it's incredible and wants to go inside. | Statue of Liberty |
train_3871 | #Person1#: Do you know what time you will be back this evening, Arek?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. It depends on how long the interview lasts. Oh dear, I hope things go OK. I know I can do the job. It's just getting that across to them.
#Person1#: Just relax. Every one has his first time. Don't get yourself worked up. Reme... | Arek feels nervous about his interview. #Person1# tells him to relax and gives him some suggestions. | job interview |
train_3872 | #Person1#: Hi. Welcome to Parent-Teacher Conference.
#Person2#: Thanks.
#Person1#: So, what is your child's name?
#Person2#: It's Megan Jones.
#Person1#: Megan. Uh, let's see. Oh yeah, Megan. Um, she missed the last couple of days. Has she been sick?
#Person2#: No, she's been having some problems with the other kids in... | #Person2# tells #Person1# Megan was bullied by other kids at school after #Person1# had made a comment about her clothes. #Person1# thinks it's just a joke meaning nothing, but #Person2# gets furious that #Person1# cannot realize the seriousness and wants to discuss this with the principal tomorrow. #Person1# then apol... | bullying |
train_3873 | #Person1#: I'm calling about your ad in today's paper for a secretary. Is the positions still available?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: I'd like to apply.
#Person2#: Do you have any experience?
#Person1#: Yes, I do.
#Person2#: And can you type 60 words per minute?
#Person1#: Yes, I can. May I request an interview?
#... | Peter Smith calls #Person2# to request an interview for a secretary. #Person2# schedules it for Friday at 2 p.m. | request an interview |
train_3874 | #Person1#: Parcel Express, good morning! How can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. I'm thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. Can you tell me what the procedure is, please?
#Person1#: Certainly. When you ring us, we need the following information. The invoice address: that's probably your address, isn't... | #Person2# is thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. #Person1# introduces the procedure and tells #Person2# the delivery will take one to two working days. | send a parcel |
train_3875 | #Person1#: Stan, you've already finished your essay? I've been working on mine for two weeks, and I'll need another week before it's finished.
#Person2#: I know, Jenny, it's a huge project - researching. thinking of an argument and then finding details that show the argument is true.
#Person1#: That part only took me o... | Writing and rewriting the essay makes Jenny anxious. Stan advises her to write an outline first. He can show her an outline from last semester. | write an outline |
train_3876 | #Person1#: You are early today! Did you drive here?
#Person2#: That's my last choice. Driving a car in rush hour is obviously not a good idea.
#Person1#: So you took a bus?
#Person2#: No, the subway instead. I found it the easiest and cheapest way for me to get to the office. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# gets to the office early thanks to the subway. | take the subway |
train_3877 | #Person1#: You're going to make a trip to San Francisco, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes. But I haven't got the plane ticket yet. I'm thinking of postponing the trip to next month since this is the busiest month for the airlines. | #Person2# is considering postponing the trip to San Francisco. | postpone the trip |
train_3878 | #Person1#: Hello, my name's John. I'll be your waiter this evening. Can I get you anything from the bar for starters?
#Person2#: No thanks. What we really need is a booster chair for our daughter. Do you have one?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. The hostess should have brought you one. Just a moment. Our special tonight i... | John is serving #Person2# and his family. He brings a booster chair for #Person2#'s daughter. #Person3# orders Duck Chambord with salad and #Person2# orders the filet mignon with soup. John will bring them an extra plate and sourdough bread. | serve the table |
train_3879 | #Person1#: Susan is going to get a divorce.
#Person2#: How do you know that?
#Person1#: She told me that Peter and she has a quarrel last nigh, and she left this morning, bag and baggage.
#Person2#: Oh, I see. But I think you are making a fuss. They will make it up. Bet it. | #Person1# tells #Person2# Susan and Peter are getting a divorce but #Person2# thinks they'll make it up. | divorce |
train_3880 | #Person1#: OK. . . well, then how much is one jin?
#Person2#: Ginseng comes in 6 different grades. It runs from 5, 000 to 30, 000NT a jin.
#Person1#: 30, 000NT for ginseng? ! Do I have to buy a whole jin?
#Person2#: You can get a liang if you want. A liang is one-sixteenth of a jin. That would be 330NT.
#Person1#: ... | #Person1# buys two liangs of Ginseng with #Person2#'s assistance. #Person2# introduces other kinds of herb to #Person1#, including hong zat, Gui yuan, and deer horn. | traditional Chinese medicine |
train_3881 | #Person1#: I wish our competition will quit poaching our people, when Susan resigned last week to work for the Sunburst, she was our fourth employee to leave us for them.
#Person2#: Have you ever considered that perhaps we have a morale problem among our employees? If everyone is discontent with their work, of course t... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about their competition poaching their employees and reflect upon the morale problem among their employees. #Person1# suggests shopping around the competitor's people. | competition |
train_3882 | #Person1#: I couldn't believe you should crack such a joke to them.
#Person2#: What was wrong?
#Person1#: You carried it too far. You obviously offended someone.
#Person2#: I didn't mean to hurt anyone.
#Person1#: I know, I know. But someone took offence. | #Person1# thinks #Person2# offended someone but #Person2# didn't mean to do. | offend someone |
train_3883 | #Person1#: Does she make any sense to you?
#Person2#: No. It's all Greek to me.
#Person1#: She's speaking French, not Greek.
#Person2#: I know that. I mean I couldn't understand her at all.
#Person1#: Me neither. All I have to do is study French hard.
#Person2#: I wish you the best of luck. | #Person2# tells #Person1# that a girl is all Greek to #Person2# means #Person2# couldn't understand her at all. | daily casual talk |
train_3884 | #Person1#: Hi, Rosa, what are you doing?
#Person2#: I'm trying to pick an English literature course for this term.
#Person1#: Take Professor Holds class. I took hers last year.
#Person2#: Really? What's she like?
#Person1#: Fantastic. I think she is really a good teacher.
#Person2#: Why? What makes her so good?
#Person... | Rosa's trying to pick an English literature course. #Person1# recommends Professor Hold's class and doesn't suggest Professor Vance's. | English literature class |
train_3885 | #Person1#: Welcome! How was your trip?
#Person2#: Not too bad.
#Person1#: You must be exhausted! Your hotel is near the station.
#Person2#: Will I have time to rest before our meeting today?
#Person1#: Definitely. We are meeting at 7:00 PM, so will send a car for you around 6:00 PM.
#Person2#: Oh, great! I'll have 4 ho... | #Person1# tells #Person2# there will be time to rest before the meeting. Since it's #Person2#'s first time in Washington DC, #Person1# warmly recommends some places to visit tomorrow. | meeting |
train_3886 | #Person1#: Hi Judy. Did you see this notice in the dining hall?
#Person2#: Yeah, Sam. I don't like it. I usually sit here and talk with my friends after lunch until my first class at 2:00 in the afternoon. Now we have to find someplace else to go.
#Person1#: But we have lots of other places to go. We can go to the scho... | Judy isn't happy that she cannot sit in the dining hall after lunch, but Sam thinks it can help save some money. | a notice |
train_3887 | #Person1#: Jim, I heard you took a trip to San Diego is that right?
#Person2#: Yes, my daughter Emily was admitted by San Diego University. So I drove her there.
#Person1#: Did you spend some time visiting the city on the trip?
#Person2#: Yes, but I was only there for 2 days. So I didn't do too many things.
#Person1#: ... | Jim drove his daughter to San Diego who got admitted by San Diego University. Jim tells #Person1# about their travelling experience and shows #Person1# the pictures taken there. | San Diego |
train_3888 | #Person1#: Many children nowadays can play some musical instruments. In my daughter's class, some can play the piano and some can play the violin.
#Person2#: I think these children are too tired. They have to do too much homework after class and find time to learn to play a musical instrument.
#Person1#: But music give... | #Person1# thinks playing musical instruments is good for children. #Person2# agrees but thinks it's not a good idea to force children to learn. | play musical instruments |
train_3889 | #Person1#: Dear, time is up, let ' s go there now.
#Person2#: Just a minute. I ' m putting on my clothes.
#Person1#: Have you taken the key to the door?
#Person2#: Yes. Oh, dear, I can ' t find my hairbrushes. Can you help me?
#Person1#: Where have you put it?
#Person2#: I put it in the dressing room.
#Person1#: Are yo... | #Person1# and #Person2# are leaving in a hurry. #Person2# asks #Person1# to find #Person2#'s hairbrushes. #Person1# finds it on the floor. | hairbrushes |
train_3890 | #Person1#: Excuse me, sir, may I talk to you?
#Person2#: Bill! Sure, come on in. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: Well sir, as you know, I have been an employee of this prestigious firm for over ten years.
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: I won ' t beat around the bush. Sir, I would like a raise. I currently have three comp... | Bill wants a raise in the economic downturn for his hard work, pro-activeness, and loyalty. #Person2# finally agrees to offer a ten percent raise and an extra five days of vacation time. Bill accepts the deal. | raise |
train_3891 | #Person1#: John, I'm sorry, the air tickets for the International Day are sold out.
#Person2#: Really? I didn't expect that.
#Person1#: It's possible because everyone wants to travel during the holiday weekend.
#Person2#: I should have booked the tickets in advance.
#Person1#: Take it easy. I'll like you know if anyone... | #Person1# tells John the air tickets for the International Day are sold out. | air ticket booking |
train_3892 | #Person1#: I was wondering if you could help me with something.
#Person2#: Sure, anything you say.
#Person1#: Actually, it ' s a little bit silly.
#Person2#: Don ' t worry about it, just ask.
#Person1#: What words do I need to know to buy a pair of shoes?
#Person2#: You need to know the type of shoes you want.
#Person1... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the words required for buying shoes and #Person2# gives #Person1# some useful words. | shopping advice |
train_3893 | #Person1#: I understand we will need seven air conditioning units on the two floors. That's what you think, yes?
#Person2#: Yes. You could use five or six units. But five or six wouldn't be very efficient. I recommend seven.
#Person1#: And if we take the Decker units you suggested, what would the price be?
#Person2#: L... | #Person2# suggests #Person1# buy seven air conditioning units and offers discount. #Person1# is surprised that the installation is not included in 6000 dollars. #Person1# compares #Person2#'s offer to another company's offer and #Person2# agrees to do the installation for free. | purchasing goods |
train_3894 | #Person1#: Good morning, Passport, please.
#Person2#: Here you are.
#Person1#: Ah, thank you. Please bring your luggage here for inspection.
#Person2#: Ok. But is there anything wrong?
#Person1#: It's just a regular inspection. Do you have anything to declare?
#Person2#: I've got 6 packets of cigarettes and 2 bottles o... | #Person1# is doing a regular inspection for #Person2#'s luggage. #Person1# asks #Person2# to declare and pay for the other camera because it is in excess of the duty-free allowance in America. | customs inspection |
train_3895 | #Person1#: Do you have a park in the city?
#Person2#: Yes, there is a lake in the park. It is very beautiful.
#Person1#: That's great. We can go boating on the lake in the afternoon.
#Person2#: It's a good idea. But I am afraid it's too cold. It is very windy on the lake.
#Person1#: Then we can take a walk and enjoy th... | #Person1# suggests #Person2# go boating on a lake but #Person2# thinks that it is cold and windy. Then #Person1# suggests taking a walk. | discuss entertainment |
train_3896 | #Person1#: Is everything ready for Billy's birthday party?
#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve finished making the birthday cake and I'Ve put all the things on the table. Did you find the party hats?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. I'Ve put one on the table for each child. I put up the big ' happy birthday ' sign too.
#Person2#: Thanks. Do yo... | #Person1# and #Person2# have prepared enough food for Billy's birthday party. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to put candles and they have both prepared games for children. | preparing a party |
train_3897 | #Person1#: What was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?
#Person2#: My husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.
#Person1#: Three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!
#Person2#: Well, since my husband and I... | #Person1# asks Abigail about Abigail's wedding ceremony. Abigail talks about the organization of three parties in different countries, and the plans of going on a honeymoon. #Person1# is surprised by Aibigail's wedding schedule. | wedding schedule |
train_3898 | #Person1#: Hello! Let me introduce myself. My name is Nancy.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, I'am Simon. I don't think I'Ve seen you around before.
#Person1#: No, I just started working here at IBM, I am in the sale department.
#Person2#: What do you do there?
#Person1#: I main market research, and you?
#Person2#: I'Ve be... | Nancy and Simon introduce themselves to each other. Nancy would like Simon to introduce her to his boss. | workplace self-introduction |
train_3899 | #Person1#: Did you watch the Premiership last night?
#Person2#: Yes, I watched United play Chelsea. What a fierce battle! allay were engaged in intensive pressing and tackling in midfield. Well, it was not like a normal English League match.
#Person1#: No, it wasn't. Rather, it looked like a Bundesliga match, where phy... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the Premiership and different playing styles of teams. #Person2# is a firm supporter of United for its playing style while #Person1# supports Juventas of Italian Series A for its strong midfield. | football discussion |
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