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train_6700 | #Person1#: Betty, where did you go yesterday?
#Person2#: I went to visit a friend of mine in the hospital.
#Person1#: What did you talk about?
#Person2#: We talked about a lot of different things.
#Person1#: Did you talk about the weather?
#Person2#: Yes, we did. We talked about the weather and about languages.
#Person... | Betty tells #Person1# she visited a friend in the hospital yesterday. They talked about the weather and asked each other questions. | visit a friend |
train_6701 | #Person1#: Any message for me, Miss White?
#Person2#: Just one, Mr. Brown. You had a phone call from someone called Smith, Mary Smith.
#Person1#: Smith? I don't know anyone called Smith. What did she say?
#Person2#: She wouldn't say anything. But it sounded important. I told her you'd call her as soon as you came back.... | Miss White tells Mr. Brown Mary Smith called him and it sounded important. Mr. Brown will call her back. | phone call |
train_6702 | #Person1#: Good morning! What can I do for you, Madam?
#Person2#: Good morning! I'm looking for a coat.
#Person1#: What color would you like?
#Person2#: Could you show me some? I'd like a middle sized red coat.
#Person1#: Sorry. We haven't anything in your size.
#Person2#: Do you have a smaller size?
#Person1#: I'm sor... | #Person2# is looking for a middle-sized red coat. #Person1# doesn't have it and recommends a blue one. #Person2# takes it. | shopping |
train_6703 | #Person1#: Ooo, this is so exciting. So, where do you want to get married? I know, I know, I know. Um, up in the mountains. You know, that beautiful waterfall? Why don't we get married by the waterfall?
#Person2#: Uh, I don't know.
#Person1#: Oh, come on. It would be great. It's so beautiful, and it's peaceful, and it'... | #Person1# suggests getting married in the mountains but Ron is worried about his allergies. Ron suggests his parents' backyard. #Person1# refuses and suggests a reception hall instead and wants to go to a Japanese restaurant for their wedding breakfast. Ron thinks it's too expensive and wants to save money for their ho... | get married |
train_6704 | #Person1#: Did you hear about the air crash that occurred in South America recently? It was quite a tragic accident!
#Person2#: No, I didn't see anything in the news about it. What happened?
#Person1#: A foreign airliner was attempting to land at night in a mountainous area in Argentina and flew into a hill!
#Person2#:... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the air crash that occurred in South America recently which was caused by miscommunication between the pilots and the traffic controllers. #Person2# thinks it's important to accurately communicate with each other. | accurately communicate |
train_6705 | #Person1#: One of the most interesting experiments with dolphins must be one done by Doctor Jarvis Bastian. What he tried to do was to teach a male dolphin called Bass and a female called Doris to communicate with each other across a solid barrier.
#Person2#: So how did he do it exactly?
#Person1#: Well, first of all, ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about how Doctor Jarvis Bastian successfully taught a male dolphin called Bass and a female called Doris to communicate with each other across a solid barrier. | experiment |
train_6706 | #Person1#: Jack, what are you doing?
#Person2#: I am reading.
#Person1#: I can see that. But why are you reading advertisements for houses for sale? Are you buying a house?
#Person2#: No, not yet. But I like to see what is available.
#Person1#: Can I have a look as well?
#Person2#: Of course, have a seat.
#Person... | #Person1# finds Jack is reading advertisements for houses for sale. A large veranda which is suitable for having a barbecue in summer reminds #Person1# Jack is organizing a barbecue next week. | house and barbecue |
train_6707 | #Person1#: Nice to meet you here. How come you dropped into this company today?
#Person2#: My boss sent me here to take some business documents back to his office. I didn't know you were working here. What a surprise. How long have you been doing this?
#Person1#: Two years or so.
#Person2#: That is great. Do you hav... | #Person2# comes to take some business documents and meets #Person1#, who has been working here for two years. #Person1# works five days a week without night shifts but is under great pressure sometimes. #Person2# encourages #Person1#. | work |
train_6708 | #Person1#: So, Is this your first time to TAIWAN?
#Person2#: No, I first came here1995.
#Person1#: Oh, really? And you are from the State, right?
#Person2#: Well, I am from Canada. Actally.
#Person1#: Oh, I am so sorry.
#Person2#: That' ok. That's happens all the time. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is from Canada and first came to Taiwan in 1995. | personal experience |
train_6709 | #Person1#: It's so relaxing, taking a walk in the country. The air is so fresh and clean.
#Person2#: would you like to live in the country? I'm not sure I'd like it.
#Person1#: I can see a lot of advantage and disadvantage. The problem is that, for me, each advantage has its own disadvantage.
#Person2#: What do you ... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the country and in the city. They agree each advantage has its own disadvantage. Although the village looks peaceful and beautiful, #Person2# would hate living in the country because of the poor selection of goods and the boring country li... | country and city |
train_6710 | #Person1#: Good morning. Are you ready to order?
#Person2#: Yes, I am, thank you. I'll have three scrambled eggs with country ham, toast and jam, please.
#Person1#: Would you like anything to drink?
#Person2#: I'll have a tomato juice and some iced tea.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: Could I have a slice of ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# order #Person2#'s breakfast. | take orders |
train_6711 | #Person1#: What's wrong with you? Why do you look so sad?
#Person2#: I've lost all my files from the computer. It's a total disaster.
#Person1#: How did that happen?
#Person2#: Three days ago, my laptop went on strike. I couldn't enter the Windows system. As I was about to give it up, one of my friends advised me to... | #Person2# is sad because #Person2# has lost all the files from the computer. #Person2# can buy a new computer but the digital data can never be restored. #Person1# tries to console #Person2#. | lose the files |
train_6712 | #Person1#: I was awaken up in the middle of the night. I felt the building shaking.
#Person2#: What time did it happen?
#Person1#: I don't know. It was dark everywhere. I couldn't see the clock. Luckily, I lived on the second floor. I hurried to run out. With the Moonlight I found it was 2:45.
#Person2#: Did your build... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# was awakened when the building shook. #Person1#'s building didn't fall down but was seriously destroyed. | shaking building |
train_6713 | #Person1#: I went on a trip to Africa last month.
#Person2#: Really? Who did you travel with?
#Person1#: My father, mother and my sister.
#Person2#: Did you have a good time?
#Person1#: Yes, and we took many photos.
#Person2#: I am planning to go there this winter. | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# traveled to Africa with #Person1#'s family. | trip |
train_6714 | #Person1#: OK, tell me about yourself.
#Person2#: Well, last year in school I played on the football team. It kept me busy but I learned to manage my time. And also it has been a great experience in learning how to work on the team with other players.
#Person1#: How would your teachers describe you?
#Person2#: My teach... | #Person2# tries to persuade #Person1# to hire #Person2# by telling #Person1# about #Person2#'s experience on the football team and #Person2#'s teachers' possible comments on #Person2#. | interview |
train_6715 | #Person1#: What do you want for breakfast?
#Person2#: Well, I'm hungry, anything will do, and we've got a lot of sightseeing to do. So, let's decide what will see today first.
#Person1#: Sounds good to me.
#Person2#: Well, I guess the best place to start is the cathedral and then the castle. What are the opening times ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about what to see today. They will go to the cathedral, the castle, and the art museum today. | sightseeing |
train_6716 | #Person1#: Thank you for taking some time off from your busy schedule to answer a few questions about your life.
#Person2#: It's my pleasure.
#Person1#: Could you tell us about an average day in your life?
#Person2#: Sure. I get up early at 7 in the morning and then I have breakfast. After breakfast I go to the gym?
#P... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about an average day in #Person2#'s day. #Person2# goes to the gym in the morning, shoots some scenes in the afternoon, remembers lines in the evening. #Person2# prefers staying home at weekends. | average day |
train_6717 | #Person1#: Here ' s my passport. I'm a visiting scholar.
#Person2#: Do you have anything to declare?
#Person1#: No, these are all my personal effects.
#Person2#: What's in the bag? Would you mind opening the bag?
#Person1#: Not at all. I don't know what's dutiable. Do I have to pay duty on things for my own use?
#Perso... | #Person2# checks #Person1#'s bag and tells #Person1# there's no need to pay duty on personal belongings. | routing check |
train_6718 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir.
#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like a business suit made with this material.
#Person1#: Do you have a particular style in mind?
#Person2#: The kind that never goes out of fashion, I guess.
#Person1#: I think you should realize that even the most conservative style changes.
#Person2#: I'm sur... | #Person2# wants a business suit that never goes out of fashion. #Person1# shows him some of the latest fashion. #Person2# chooses the single-breasted one. | suit customization |
train_6719 | #Person1#: How about another beer?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I've had more than enough. In fact, I must be running along.
#Person1#: Stay around for a while. The party is warming up.
#Person2#: I'm afraid I have to leave. I have to be up early tomorrow. | #Person2# has to leave the party and #Person1# asks #Person2# to stay. | leaving the party |
train_6720 | #Person1#: I have redecorated my bedroom. I decide to repaint the walls and change the pictures. I also bought a new pair of curtains. What do you think of it?
#Person2#: I think is looks great. I really like the light colors you have chosen. The pictures are nice too. Did you buy any new furniture?
#Person1#: I bought... | #Person1# has redecorated #Person1#'s bedroom and considers a new wardrobe as #Person1# has so many clothes. #Person2# suggests #Person1# give old clothes to charity shops. #Person1# thinks it's a good idea and will go shopping with #Person2# together. | shopping for new clothes |
train_6721 | #Person1#: May I take your order?
#Person2#: We'd like this course for two, please.
#Person1#: I'm afraid this course is for four persons.
#Person2#: Well, can't you make it for two only?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not, sir.
#Person2#: I see. Well, what do you recommend then?
#Person1#: I would recommend a soup with two or ... | #Person2# orders a soup with small dishes on the recommendation of #Person1#. | order food |
train_6722 | #Person1#: Bang? ! Bang! Bang! What are the Kings doing at seven o'clock on Sunday morning?
#Person2#: Well, Mr. King is singing.
#Person1#: Yes, but what's the banging noise?
#Person2#: He's standing on a ladder and banging some nails into the wall with a hammer. Now he's hanging some strong strings on the nails.
#Per... | #Person1# is annoyed by Mr. King's banging noise. Mr. King's hanging from the string as the ladder falls. Mrs. King's running toward #Person1#'s house, but #Person1#'s not going to answer. | noisy Saturday morning |
train_6723 | #Person1#: Okay, can I ask you something direct?
#Person2#: Ha!
#Person1#: It's not like you've ever been one to beat around the bush.
#Person2#: Fair enough.
#Person1#: 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... | #Person2# has done a complete 180 and tells #Person1# things have changed and #Person2#'s settled down. | attitude change |
train_6724 | #Person1#: Li Lei, can you tell me what the origin of Easter is?
#Person2#: The Bible says that Jesus Christ was resurrected three days after he was crucified. People commemorate that at a festival called Easter.
#Person1#: Oh, then when do you celebrate Easter?
#Person2#: We celebrate it on the first Sunday after a fu... | Li Lei tells #Person1# the origin and the time of Easter and how they celebrate the day. | Easter |
train_6725 | #Person1#: Hello, Tom. How do you find the dinner of yesterday?
#Person2#: Very good. That may be the most delicious food I have ever eaten.
#Person1#: It's nice of you to say so.
#Person2#: I really appreciate you for having invited me.
#Person1#: Don't mention it. You know, we're old friends.
#Person2#: Anyway, I owe... | Tom appreciates #Person1# for the dinner yesterday, so he invites #Person1# to enjoy the food he cooks tonight. | dinner |
train_6726 | #Person1#: Well, how was your honeymoon?
#Person2#: It was fantastic! We had such a good time. The only problem was that because it was their high season, we spent hours queuing.
#Person1#: Peak periods always entail hours of queuing. At least you got a nice tan though!
#Person2#: Yes, Florida had great weather while w... | #Person2# had a great honeymoon in Florida. #Person1# and #Person1#'s friends just got back from Bali. #Person1# invites #Person2# to Switzerland for Christmas vacation. #Person2#'ll talk to her husband about it. | Chrismas vacation |
train_6727 | #Person1#: Hi, Martin. I'Ve been looking for you all morning.
#Person2#: What's up?
#Person1#: I want to say goodbye. I'm leaving for America tomorrow.
#Person2#: America? Did you get admit to MIT?
#Person1#: Yes.
#Person2#: Congratulations! Susan. I'm so happy for you.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: Really going to ... | Susan tells Martin she is leaving for America as she gets admitted to MIT. She will write to Martin once she gets settled. | farewell |
train_6728 | #Person1#: Well, Jeff, that was a very productive meeting, I thought. You had some really great ideas in there!
#Person2#: Really? Well, thanks for saying so.
#Person1#: No, I mean it. Look, are you hungry? Shall we go get something to eat?
#Person2#: Sure. Why not?
#Person1#: OK, well, let me just get my coat and we'l... | #Person1# compliments Jeff on his ideas and invites him to eat something together. | dinner |
train_6729 | #Person1#: Hi. Ed, what's up?
#Person2#: Nothing.
#Person1#: Doesn't look like it to me.
#Person2#: Just get out of my face!
#Person1#: Woo, easy.
#Person2#: Leave me alone!
#Person1#: What are you so ticked off about?
#Person2#: I don't want to talk about it.
#Person1#: Maybe I could help.
#Person2#: I blew the finall... | Ed is angry as he blew the final exam. #Person1# comforts him. | final exam |
train_6730 | #Person1#: You must be new.
#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I am.
#Person1#: Have you just started college?
#Person2#: No. I transferred here from a different school.
#Person1#: What school?
#Person2#: I transferred here from PCC.
#Person1#: Do you like it here?
#Person2#: I really like it here so far.
#Person1#: Do yo... | #Person2# is new and tells #Person1# that #Person2# transferred from PCC and does the next degree here. | transfer from PCC |
train_6731 | #Person1#: Hi Mark.
#Person2#: Hi.
#Person1#: What are you planning to do today?
#Person2#: I'm not sure yet.
#Person1#: Would you like to have lunch with me?
#Person2#: Yes. When?
#Person1#: Is 11:30 AM OK?
#Person2#: Sorry, I didn't hear you. Can you say that again please?
#Person1#: I said, 11:30 AM.
#Person2#: Oh, ... | #Person1# invites Mark to have lunch. They will meet at Bill's Seafood Restaurant on 7th Street at 12:30 PM. | lunch |
train_6732 | #Person1#: What did the boss say to you?
#Person2#: He asked me to beef up in the work.
#Person1#: Yeah. You look so unhappy recently. What's the matter.
#Person2#: Nothing, thanks. I am just not in the mood these days. | #Person2# tells #Person1# what the boss said, and #Person2# isn't in the mood. | work |
train_6733 | #Person1#: Shall we for go out for a meal this evening?
#Person2#: I don't really mind.
#Person1#: We can go to that new Chinese restaurant.
#Person2#: I suppose I could.
#Person1#: Come on, let's try it.
#Person2#: All right. If you really want to. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the new Chinese restaurant, #Person2# finally agrees. | dinner |
train_6734 | #Person1#: Hello, Hanson. Today I come to say goodbye to you, for I'm going back to London tomorrow.
#Person2#: No, not so soon. Couldn't I persuade you to stay a couple of days more?
#Person1#: Much as I wish to but I really can't. I've already booked the flight.
#Person2#: I hope this won't be our last meeting.
#Pers... | #Person1# says goodbye to Hanson. Hanson'll miss #Person1# and feels pity for being too busy to see #Person1# off. | goodbye |
train_6735 | #Person1#: Let's see if we can reach some sort of agreement over your curfew.
#Person2#: Okay. Everyone else's parents let them stay out until two or three in the morning.
#Person1#: Well. I'm not everyone else's father. I think you need to be in the house by ten o'clock.
#Person2#: That's absurd.
#Person1#: I think mo... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the curfew. #Person1# finally agrees with a midnight curfew but asks #Person2# to pick up the cellphone if #Person1# calls. | curfew |
train_6736 | #Person1#: May I speak to Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: He is at the warehouse this morning.
#Person1#: What time do you expect him back?
#Person2#: Sorry, I have no idea. You can call him there if you like.
#Person1#: Ok, I have the number. Bye! | #Person1# calls Mr. Smith but #Person2# says Mr. Smith is unavailable now. | call |
train_6737 | #Person1#: Our current apartment is valued at RMB 700, 000. We can sell it and put that money towards buying the new apartment.
#Person2#: Yeah, but we still need RMB 500, 000. Maybe we can use some of our savings to pay part of it.
#Person1#: And we can take out a loan to pay the rest.
#Person2#: Great, so we can affo... | #Person1# advises to sell the current apartment and buy a new apartment. Then #Person1# and #Person2# decide to take out a loan. | new apartment |
train_6738 | #Person1#: That looks like a bad accident.
#Person2#: Yeah, should we get out and help?
#Person1#: No, there's a police car behind us. He'll stop.
#Person2#: Looks like the one guy lost control in all this rain, and the other one hit him.
#Person1#: Yeah. It's pretty bad, that car looks like a coke can.
#Person2#: Thes... | #Person1# and #Person2# come across a car accident and #Person2# asks #Person1# to put on the news. | a car accident |
train_6739 | #Person1#: Next, please.
#Person2#: Here are our passports and tickets.
#Person1#: Let's see. Yes, here are your passports back. Did you pack your luggage yourselves?
#Person2#: Yes, we did. Just this morning.
#Person1#: Did anyone approach you to ask you to carry anything for them?
#Person2#: No, sir. We left directly... | #Person1# checks #Person2#'s passports and asks #Person2# to attach the stickers to the carry-ons. #Person1# also tells #Person2# #Person2#'s seat, boarding gate and boarding time. | airplane tickets |
train_6740 | #Person1#: What a nice day!
#Person2#: Yes. How about going out and enjoying the sunshine on the grass?
#Person1#: Great, let's go!
#Person2#: Hey, darling, I think I might have a little heatstroke from being in the sun all day. I was so relaxed. It felt as if I were in another world.
#Person1#: Exactly. You know, the ... | #Person2# and #Person1# enjoy the sunshine on the grass while thinking about their honeymoon. #Person1# suggests going to the same place to celebrate the one-year anniversary next week. | one-year anniversary |
train_6741 | #Person1#: I'd like to help pitch in with dinner.
#Person2#: Really? You are joking?
#Person1#: No, I'd like to do something special for you on your birthday.
#Person2#: I'd like that. Alright, put on this apron first.
#Person1#: OK. Now how can I help, hon?
#Person2#: Hmm, let me see. Boil some water, and then whisk t... | Adam wants to help #Person2# cook dinner today because today is #Person2#'s birthday, but the gas cooker doesn't work and Adam has to go to the hospital because he cuts his finger. | birthday |
train_6742 | #Person1#: Hey, don't walk on the lawn.
#Person2#: Sorry, I'm looking for my wallet.
#Person1#: You lost your wallet? Anything important in it?
#Person2#: Yes. A lot of cash. Almost forty thousand pounds.
#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I think you'd better talk to the police officer walking there.
#Person2#: It... | #Person2# loses the wallet. #Person1# suggests he should talk to the police officer. | look for wallet |
train_6743 | #Person1#: Welcome to Jinyuan Shoe Town. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a pair of white sports shoes to go with my jeans.
#Person1#: White? What make do you want? Arid what size?
#Person2#: Adidas. Size 38.
#Person1#: Adidas? They wear well. Try this pair, Size 38, please.
#Person2#: Yes. ( After try... | #Person2#'s looking for a pair of white shoes to go with #Person2#'s jeans. Under #Person1#'s help, #Person2# buys a pair of Adidas shoes. | shopping for shoes |
train_6744 | #Person1#: We have been here for about five days and I have to leave now.
#Person2#: Ok! You know you're always welcome here. Did you enjoy your stay?
#Person1#: Yes, we have a very pleasant time. Thank you for being so nice for us.
#Person2#: It's our pleasure. And is there anything else we can do for you before you l... | #Person1#, who has visited #Person2#'s company for five days, is saying goodbye to #Person2#. #Person1# invites #Person2# to visit #Person1#'s company next year. | visit |
train_6745 | #Person1#: What do you think of the products at the furniture store downtown?
#Person2#: I think they have a very good range of products. I like the quality of them. You get good quality for the price that you pay. And most of the products are environmentally sound.
#Person1#: What can you usually buy there?
#Person2#:... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the furniture store has various products and their products are environmentally sound. #Person2# usually buys functional furniture there and will go shopping again in January. | furniture store downtow |
train_6746 | #Person1#: Yes, Sir. You called?
#Person2#: Yes, I wonder if you could bring me another bottle of beer.
#Person1#: Certainly. Would you like anything else?
#Person2#: Well, my grandson is supposed to meet me in London at the airport. Do you think he'll be able to find me?
#Person1#: I'm sure he will. You don't have to ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# he has been to some places in Europe but has never been to London. He is going to London and his grandson will pick him up at the airport, and he plans to stay in London for five weeks. | go to London |
train_6747 | #Person1#: Miss Taylor, what sports do you go in for?
#Person2#: I'm absolutely mad about tennis. But I enjoy basketball and volleyball from time to time, too.
#Person1#: They say that sports are most liked in English schools and universities.
#Person2#: Right. We think sports will enable the students to better face li... | Miss Taylor tells #Person1# about the sports she likes. She thinks sports are very important and the most popular sport in Britain is soccer which is a common topic of conversation. | English sports |
train_6748 | #Person1#: How was the job interview? I think you'll make a good journalist. I remember you as the best writer of the class.
#Person2#: Well, in fact, my application was turned down. They were looking for people with experience in the profession. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# fails the job interview. | fail the interview |
train_6749 | #Person1#: Hi, Mary. Haven't seen you for ages!
#Person2#: Hi, Mr. Jones. Yes, it has been such a long time since we met!
#Person1#: Have you made up your mind to take up business as a career?
#Person2#: Yes. Actually, I've already started. I began my studies at the beginning of this term.
#Person1#: Very glad to hear ... | Mary tells Jones she has decided on a career in business and is going to practice in Hong Kong because of business opportunities. They both think English is useful in business. | business career |
train_6750 | #Person1#: Happy Anniversary!
#Person2#: Oh, thank you. They're beautiful. You shouldn't have ... especially since our anniversary was last week.
#Person1#: What? Oh, I completely forgot ...
#Person2#: Again?
#Person1#: No Way. I can't believe it.
#Person2#: Neither can I, but you did.
#Person1#: Ah, how can I make it ... | #Person1# forgets his wedding anniversary again and wants to make it up to his wife, who wanted to travel to Europe, fly first class, stay in five-star hotels, and buy a new kitchen range and wardrobe. #Person1# thinks he'd better ask the boss for a huge raise. | wedding anniversary |
train_6751 | #Person1#: Where have you been all this time? The train is about to leave!
#Person2#: Sorry I'm late, but I was waiting for you at the information desk upstairs. It's lucky I thought to look for you here on the platform. | #Person1# waits for #Person2# at the platform while #Person2# was waiting at the information desk. | waiting |
train_6752 | #Person1#: You're always working around the house on Saturday, painting and doing repairs. You must enjoy it.
#Person2#: Not really. I'd rather relax or go fishing, but Saturday is the only day I have to get anything done. By the time I get home from work during the week, I'm too tired. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is tired to work around the house. | tiring work |
train_6753 | #Person1#: Next! Good morning, can I help you?
#Person2#: This place is a madhouse! Everybody is pushing and shoving!
#Person1#: Yes, I know. We are short-handed and we are very crowded today Now what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want a ticket to New York.
#Person1#: Okay. One way or round trip?
#Person2#: One way, o... | While #Person2# is buying a one-way ticket to New York, #Person2# complains to the ticket agent about the weather and the airport environment. #Person2# wants to complain to the conductor's supervisor because #Person1# can't serve #Person2# a special salad. | air ticket |
train_6754 | #Person1#: Jane, have you got time this evening?
#Person2#: Not really, I'm afraid. But I'll be free tomorrow.
#Person1#: Well, I'll be busy then. Maybe another time, I'll ring up to see if you are not engaged in anything later.
#Person2#: Sure. See you. | #Person1# and Jane find it hard to get some time when they're both free. | free time |
train_6755 | #Person1#: Sarah, what did you do today?
#Person2#: I went shopping.
#Person1#: Did you buy anything?
#Person2#: Yes, I bought a few things.
#Person1#: What did you buy?
#Person2#: I bought this coat. Do you like it?
#Person1#: Yeah, I like it a lot. It's very pretty. Where did you buy it?
#Person2#: At the mall... | Sarah went shopping today and bought a $20 coat but #Person1# thinks she doesn't need the coat because of the hot weather. | coat |
train_6756 | #Person1#: What's your schedule like this year?
#Person2#: Pretty busy. I have to pick up a lot of credits this year.
#Person1#: What's your major?
#Person2#: I'm majoring in French literature.
#Person1#: Oh, don't you have to take that class on 18th century poetry? It's really difficult. I hear the students in tha... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the schedule and the major and asks #Person2# to remind #Person1# not to sign up for French literature. | study schedule |
train_6757 | #Person1#: Hey Mike. What are you doing tonight?
#Person2#: Nothing planned. How about you?
#Person1#: Work is kicking my ass. I'm so stressed. Let's go grab a drink.
#Person2#: I'm always up for a drink. To tell you the truth, it's been quite stressful here too.
#Person1#: I say we get drunk tonight. I don't want ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are stressed. #Person1# suggests grabbing a drink to forget about work. | drink |
train_6758 | #Person1#: I've got to put together a sales pitch to give to our clients in the morning. You always give such amazing presentations, I was hoping you could give me some advice about how to win them over tomorrow.
#Person2#: Sure, it's easy. First of all, the secret to a successful oral presentation is to keep things s... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for some advice on how to give amazing presentations, what kind of visuals should be used and how to get over the fear of speaking in public. | advice on speeech |
train_6759 | #Person1#: I hate it when footballers spit on the football pitch during a game. It's disgusting. I wonder why they do it?
#Person2#: I've no idea, but spitting is common in many countries.
#Person1#: Isn't impolite and unsanitary?
#Person2#: It's certainly unsanitary. There are many customs in other countries that m... | #Person1# hates spitting on the football pitch during a game and chewing with his mouth open. #Person2# hates making noise in front of other people. They all think they can tell a person's character from his eyes, and #Person2# thinks feet are the least attractive part of a person. | strange customs |
train_6760 | #Person1#: Excuse me, my seat is next to yours.
#Person2#: Are you also taking this flight to London?
#Person1#: Yes. Are you going to London on business?
#Person2#: No, I'm going to Glasgow to visit my son. He studying in Glasgow University. Are you going to study in Britain?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm studying in Saint John... | #Person1# sits near #Person2# and they talk about their purposes of going to London. | talk |
train_6761 | #Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like some eggs.
#Person1#: Eggs? OK. How many, please?
#Person2#: 12, please.
#Person1#: Here you are. Anything else?
#Person2#: Yes, do you have any green tea here?
#Person1#: Yes, how much do you want?
#Person2#: Could I have half a kilo?
#Person1#:... | #Person2# buys 12 eggs and half a kilo of green tea from #Person1# for 14 yuan. | shopping |
train_6762 | #Person1#: Today we are visiting Woodhill Shelter, the most unusual animal shelter in Britain.
#Person2#: He does not house wild animals rescued from zoos or sea creatures for motion parks.
#Person1#: What it does have is a lot of lucky and happy cows pigs goats sheep and chickens rescued from becoming your lunch by an... | #Person1# and #Person2# are introducing Woodhill Shelter, which is Britain's most unusual animal shelter. | Woodhill animal Shelter |
train_6763 | #Person1#: OK, I think we have 2 choices of where we can spend our vacation. The first place is a little house. It's located on a fruit farm. But it says there is no air conditioner.
#Person2#: That's OK. It's on the rainy side of the island. It's cooler there.
#Person1#: You're probably right. But there is no washing ... | #Person1# and #Person2# have two choices of where to spend their vacation. Finally, #Person2# chooses the second option because it has everything compared with the first place. | holiday |
train_6764 | #Person1#: I think the car we saw yesterday would be a good deal. What do you think?
#Person2#: Yes, but I think you should ask someone to take a look at it just to be sure.
#Person1#: My friend Jack knows cars and he helped me do the check this morning.
#Person2#: It was smart of you to think ahead. Have you and the s... | #Person1# and #Person2# think the car is a good deal. #Person1#'s friend Jack helped to check it and the salesman agreed on a discount. #Person2#'ll go with #Person1# to pay. | buy car |
train_6765 | #Person1#: These goods can be broken very easily, so we would be thankful if you would be sure to use durable packing materials.
#Person2#: That will be no problem. We never use any kind of inferior packaging. Your goods will be safe.
#Person1#: Good. Can we ask you to put a country of origin mark on each container?
#P... | #Person1# asks for durable packing materials and requests #Person2# to put origin marks and quality marks on each container. #Person2# agrees. | shipping goods |
train_6766 | #Person1#: This house is not looking all that great from here
#Person2#: You can ' t really tell everything about a house from the outside. Let ' s go inside.
#Person1#: I don ' t think that it is looking any better inside here.
#Person2#: I think that fresh paint and cleaning would help it look a little better.
#Perso... | #Person1# doesn't think the house is great since it's too dark and it doesn't have any storage space. #Person1# and #Person2# will go to another house. | house |
train_6767 | #Person1#: Could you please help me to check out the book?
#Person2#: Sure, what's the author's name, please.
#Person1#: I can't remember that clearly. It probably be Charles...
#Person2#: Charles Dickens?
#Person1#: No, no, no. I'm not interested in literature.
#Person2#: OK, do you know the title of the book?
#Person... | #Person2#'s helping #Person1# check out a biography which #Person1# cannot remember the title and the author. | search for a book |
train_6768 | #Person1#: Hi. Have you got a personal computer?
#Person2#: Certainly. What's the matter?
#Person1#: I wonder if you often trade with others on the internet.
#Person2#: Sure. I often buy things or do business through it without going out to the physical stores.
#Person1#: Great! It's just like viewless stores. But how ... | #Person2# often trades online and teaches #Person1# how to do it. #Person1# feels interested and will get a computer at once. | trade online |
train_6769 | #Person1#: Hi, still in the office? It's already 7.
#Person2#: I would like to go but I have to finish a very important presentation. Our boss needs it for tomorrow's morning meeting and I was given the complete information only late this afternoon.
#Person1#: Sounds like our boss. Typically him always late with import... | #Person2#'s working overtime to finish a presentation. #Person1# offers to double-check the name list. | overtime working |
train_6770 | #Person1#: Hello, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for something to wear to a formal party.
#Person1#: What dress size do you wear?
#Person2#: Medium, a woman's size 10 or 12.
#Person1#: This dress is the latest fashion form Paris. It's made of pure silk. And this silk blouse would go with this skirt. Do you... | #Person2#'s looking for a dress for a formal party. #Person1# recommends one and #Person2#'ll take it. | buy a dress |
train_6771 | #Person1#: You seemed to be fed up with Mary.
#Person2#: Yeah. I get sick of her. She always bends my ear about what she thinks.
#Person1#: She is a barking dog. But she means well.
#Person2#: But I don't like anyone who would drive me crazy by telling me what to do.
#Person1#: You are unfair to her. She is a very nice... | #Person2# gets sick of Mary because she always tells #Person2# what to do. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s being unfair to Mary. | dislike someone |
train_6772 | #Person1#: My son is alway complaining that I dump on him. He was very rude and told me to mind my own business. I cannot put up with that.
#Person2#: What does his dad say?
#Person1#: John is a peacemaker. He simply doesn't bother. He says he should give him a free hand. | #Person1# can't stand her rude son but her husband doesn't bother. | son |
train_6773 | #Person1#: Let's go to the cinema tonight, shall we?
#Person2#: Good idea. Is there a good movie on?
#Person1#: What about'Farewell My Concubine'? I've been wanting to see it for a long time.
#Person2#: All right. But it'll be difficult to buy tickets I suppose.
#Person1#: My brother has offered me two tickets for this... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the cinema since #Person1#'s brother has got two tickets. | see a movie |
train_6774 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm Lucas, I just moved in next door.
#Person2#: Oh, hi Lucas, come on in. I'm Barbara. Nice to meet you.
#Person1#: Nice to meet you too.
#Person2#: Would you like something to drink? I've got tea and some grape juice.
#Person1#: Thanks. Some tea would be nice. Chinese tea is great. I really like your t... | Lucas who just moved in next door comes to visit Barbara. Barbara treats Lucas with tea and tells him about the neighborhood. Lucas wants to start exercising so Barabar invites Lucas to the gym together this afternoon. | neighborhood |
train_6775 | #Person1#: Don't you ever cheat on me.
#Person2#: Why would I do that?
#Person1#: Because men like to cheat.
#Person2#: Some men do, but not me.
#Person1#: I'm watching you.
#Person2#: I'm an open book. Watch me all you want.
#Person1#: If I catch you, you'll be sorry.
#Person2#: You won't catch me, because I love you.... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to never cheat on her. #Person2# assures #Person1# of his loyalty over and over again. | cheat |
train_6776 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: I would like to return this book.
#Person1#: May I do anything else for you?
#Person2#: I would also like to check out this magazine.
#Person1#: I can't let you do that.
#Person2#: Why is that?
#Person1#: Our policy doesn't allow anyone to check out the magazines.
#Person2#: What t... | #Person2# wants to check out a magazine. #Person1# refuses because it's against the policy. | at the library |
train_6777 | #Person1#: How are you feeling, John?
#Person2#: Oh, not too bad, but I've got to stay in bed.
#Person1#: Do more exercises after you are healthy.
#Person2#: Ok, I will. You have said that many times.
#Person1#: Are you hungry? Do you want me to buy something for you to eat?
#Person2#: No, there's no need. Thank you al... | John has to stay in bed. #Person1# suggests exercising more, which has been said many times. | ailment |
train_6778 | #Person1#: Sorry! Excuse me! I got your message.
#Person2#: Taylor? Taylor! Is this a joke? Is it really you? But. . . but. . . everyone said you were dead!
#Person1#: That's OK. Just let it out. I'm OK! I was out of town with. . . Femi.
#Person2#: Oh, Taylor! I'm so. . . so happy. But then. . . who's that?
#Person1#: ... | #Person2#'s astonished to get Taylor's message who's thought to be dead. Taylor tells #Person2# the man lying there is not him and he was actually out of town with Femi. |
fake death |
train_6779 | #Person1#: Have you heard Jenny divorced her French husband?
#Person2#: Oh, really? No wonder that she looks quite depressed recently.
#Person1#: Yes. They used to be joined at the hip.
#Person2#: I heard they were just married for half a year.
#Person1#: That's true. She said they often argued over nickel-and-dime thi... | #Person1# tells #Person2# Jenny divorced her French husband, then they talk about mixed marriage. | mixed marriage |
train_6780 | #Person1#: I'm afraid it's a bad news for you. There are some problems in your supervised goods.
#Person2#: Oh, no! How did this happen. Are you sure?
#Person1#: I overheard this information when I passed Arden's office. We got some complaints from consumers yesterday. I am terribly sorry for that.
#Person2#: My God! I... | #Person1# overheard that #Person2# has received some complaints from customers yesterday, so #Person2# gets anxious. #Person1# suggests asking Arden to check whether it's true or not. | customer complaints |
train_6781 | #Person1#: how was your day?
#Person2#: let's start with you. How was yours?
#Person1#: it was really busy. I had to work straight through my lunch break.
#Person2#: did you get to leave early then?
#Person1#: my boss told me that I could either go home early or take a long lunch break another day, so I decided to wait... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s busy day. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got sacked today for being late and complains about #Person2#'s boss who's picky about punctuation. | social meeting |
train_6782 | #Person1#: Why do you want to be a teacher?
#Person2#: It's a job I've been dreaming of since I was very little. I firmly believe that teaching is one of the most honorable jobs in the world.
#Person1#: In what department do you wish to work if we hire you?
#Person2#: I want to work in the English Department, as I am a... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has always dreamed to be a teacher and wants to work in the English department. | job interview |
train_6783 | #Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to buy a color TV.
#Person1#: We carry products from three large manufacturers and some imported ones, too. Do you have a specific model in mind?
#Person2#: No. Which one do you recommend?
#Person1#: This one from Sony gives a very sharp picture.
#... | #Person1#'s assisting #Person2# in choosing a color TV. | buy a TV |
train_6784 | #Person1#: Peter, I hope you will accept my quotation for the air freshener.
#Person2#: I wish I could place a monthly order for a minimum of 50 cases, introducing your goods to my customers, but your price, $ 100 for a case, is too high in this highly competitive market.
#Person1#: I have cut the price the minimum. Yo... | Peter thinks #Person1#'s air fresheners are too expensive as customers here only want medium-priced air fresheners, but #Person1# tells Peter #Person1# has already offered him the lowest price. Peter finally declines the offer. | business negotiation |
train_6785 | #Person1#: Mr. Brown! How nice to see you, can I help?
#Person2#: I'm not exactly sure if it's your department, but I'd like to ask some questions about qualifying for Comprehensive Credit Granting.
#Person1#: I see. You are one of my favourite customers, Mr. Brown. I'm more than happy to help. For Comprehensive Credit... | Mr. Brown is answering #Person2#'s questions about qualifying for Comprehensive Credit Granting. #Person2#'ll be on Monday morning with all the relevant data. | Comprehensive Credit Granting |
train_6786 | #Person1#: Good morning! May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. My wife and I are interested in renting a house for the summer.
#Person1#: Do you want a furnished house or an unfurnished one?
#Person2#: Furnished.
#Person1#: Very well. How long do you want the house? All summer?
#Person2#: No, not all summer. Just for six wee... | #Person2# wants to rent a furnished house for six weeks but #Person1# can only rent it for two months. #Person2# finally accepts. | rent a house |
train_6787 | #Person1#: Mr. Brown, I'd like to talk with you about something that is getting to be a problem. I'd like, if possible, to see it settled at this meeting.
#Person2#: What is it, Mrs. Wang?
#Person1#: It's about the quality of 300 cartons of dried mushrooms. They reached us two weeks ago, and were immediately examined a... | Mrs.Wang tells Mr. Brown 20% of the dried mushrooms offered by him were moldy and some of them were even worm-eaten. Wang's surveyor says it's because some of the mushrooms were not dried enough before packing, so Wang wants Brown to compensate for the loss, while Brown refuses since Wang bought the goods F. O. B. Hous... | business talk |
train_6788 | #Person1#: What are you doing this weekend?
#Person2#: I'm going to the movies with a friend. How about you?
#Person1#: I'm not sure yet.
#Person2#: Well, did you want to go see a movie with me?
#Person1#: What movie are you going to see?
#Person2#: I'm not sure yet. Is there something you want to see?
#Person1#: There... | #Person2#'ll watch a movie and invites #Person1# to come but #Person1# refuses. | movie invitation |
train_6789 | #Person1#: So, did you go out with Richard?
#Person2#: Yeah. We went to a movie last Saturday. We saw Police Partners II.
#Person1#: Did you like it?
#Person2#: Richard did, but I didn't. Of course, I told him I liked it.
#Person1#: Yeah. So did you do anything else?
#Person2#: Well, we went to a dance club.
#Person1#:... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2# and Richard's dating last Saturday. | hang out |
train_6790 | #Person1#: Hey, Mr. Brown. How are you? Look at that smile on your face!
#Person2#: Recently it's been pretty good, actually.
#Person1#: That's what we like to hear, a profitable business.
#Person2#: Well, yes. Thanks, there's no trouble at the moment.
#Person1#: So, what can I do for you today? Are you needing to with... | #Person1# greets Mr. Brown and helps him with a Deposit Certification. | bank service |
train_6791 | #Person1#: I can promise you that, if you buy our product, you will be getting quality.
#Person2#: I'Ve looked at your units, and I am very happy with them. Your goods are all far above standard quality.
#Person1#: We spend a lot of money to make sure that our quality is much better. We don't sacrifice quality for quic... | #Person1# assures #Person2# of the good quality of #Person1#'s products. #Person2#'s interested in placing an order under negotiation and requests to see #Person1#'s surveyor's report. | business negotiation |
train_6792 | #Person1#: I'm going to quit this job. It's way too stressful.
#Person2#: I've noticed you've been working overtime a lot.
#Person1#: Yeah, I'm in the office till 10 every night. I can't take it anymore. The pay just isn't worth it. | #Person1# wants to quit the job because of a low salary. | quit the job |
train_6793 | #Person1#: Janice, do you still remember how our filing system works?
#Person2#: Yes, I have read the Filling Instruction carefully, since you showed me it last week.
#Person1#: Very good. What is the essence of filing, do you know?
#Person2#: The essence of filing I remember is to bring together in a single folder or ... | #Person1#'s giving Janice an oral quiz about how their filing system works and Janice answers the questions correctly. | filing system |
train_6794 | #Person1#: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
#Person2#: I have just left school, but I am well acquainted with office work.
#Person1#: Why are you qualified for this position?
#Person2#: Since leaving school, I have attended typewriting and shorthand classes, and have now attained a speed of fifty and ninety work... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s strengths and weaknesses, #Person1#'s qualifications for the position, promising contribution, and job-related skills. | job interview |
train_6795 | #Person1#: Hey, Bill. I hear they're going to send you to Germany for the new project.
#Person2#: Boy, news travels fast around here! I only got the orders a couple of hours ago. Rachel doesn't even know...
#Person1#: Oh, no? So, what are you waiting for? When do you plan to tell her?
#Person2#: Well, she is at work at... | Bill hasn't told his wife Rachel he'll be sent to Germany for a new project. #Person1# was posted there before and tells Bill about how #Person1# feels about living there. Bill hopes to move the family out there. | job change |
train_6796 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Dr. Tyler, your secretary said I should come right in.
#Person2#: Please do, Jenny. How can I help you?
#Person1#: I need to get your signature on my schedule card here, on the line above advisor's approval.
#Person2#: Sure, but let's look at it over together first. How many courses do you have he... | Jenny'll take six courses and she needs Mr. Tyler's signature on the schedule card. Tyler's worried that six courses will be difficult to handle but Jenny thinks she can manage. Tyler asks Jenny to meet him again after the first week. | course advice |
train_6797 | #Person1#: Are you sure you can manage without your bike this afternoon, Amy?
#Person2#: I have a computer exam tomorrow morning, so I have to sit down and do some preparations. In fact, you can also use it tomorrow morning ff you want to. | Amy has to prepare for the exam so #Person1# can use her bike. | lend a bike |
train_6798 | #Person1#: I hear that the Edwards are thinking of buying another house.
#Person2#: Should they be doing that with all the other expenses they have to pay? Anyhow, they are over 70 now, their present house is not too bad. | #Person1# hears the Edwards plan to buy another house. #Person2# thinks it's unnecessary. | gossip |
train_6799 | #Person1#: Well, what's on?
#Person1#: Well, hmm. There is a reality show on at 7:00 on channel 5.
#Person2#: Nah, you know I don't like reality shows. I mean, they usually show people doing crazy things like, you know, eating live fish or swimming in a pool full of snakes. I don't get into that.
#Person1#: Okay. Well,... | #Person1# and #Person2# are watching TV. #Person1# offers many choices but #Person1# isn't interested in all these shows and wants to go to bed. #Person1# finally suggests a basketball game and #Person2# decides to stay and watch. | watch TV |
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