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train_9000 | #Person1#: Bobby! Come here, look what I got you!
#Person2#: What is that?
#Person1#: A chess board! Daddy is going to teach you how to play!
#Person2#: Cool!
#Person1#: Ok, each player gets 16 pieces. You can be the white ones and I'll play with the black pieces. Now in the front, you set up the pawns. Those are the l... | #Person1# shows Bobby a chessboard and teaches him the rules to play chess. #Person1# also introduces the name of different pieces. But Bobby thinks it's boring and will go play his PlayStation. | play chess |
train_9001 | #Person1#: Can we sit on the grass, darling?
#Person2#: No, you can't, darling. The grass is wet.
#Person1#: Look, darling! I can see a bench near that tree.
#Person2#: No, you can't. The bench is wet, too.
#Person1#: It's not raining, darling. The bench isn't wet.
#Person2#: Can't you see a notice on the bench?
#Perso... | #Person1# wants to sit on the bench. #Person2# notes the 'wet paint' notice. | wet paint |
train_9002 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I need some medicine.
#Person1#: For whom?
#Person2#: My younger brother. He suffers from a bad cold.
#Person1#: What symptoms does he have?
#Person2#: Fever and a bad cough.
#Person1#: I got it. Don't worry, just a common cold.
#Person2#: What kind of medicine does he need?... | #Person2# needs some medicine for #Person2#'s younger brother. #Person1# gives #Person2# Patulin and the instructions. | medicine |
train_9003 | #Person1#: Why did you buy that painting?
#Person2#: I think it's beautiful. I want to hang it in the living room.
#Person1#: It looks like some kind of mistake.
#Person2#: That's the beauty of it, the imperfection.
#Person1#: Oh. Who is the artist?
#Person2#: Your daughter. She sold it at the school auction.
#Person1#... | #Person1# doesn't like the painting #Person2# bought. #Person2# tells #Person1# the artist is #Person1#'s daughter. | painting |
train_9004 | #Person1#: Your resume mentioned that you had been the surveyor, which was a concurrent job, of a certain market survey company. What was your main work content?
#Person2#: My main duties include designing survey sheets, transferring them to the dispatchers, making telephone covering on blurred information and processi... | #Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# talks about the main duties as a surveyor of a market survey company and what #Person2# gained from the survey activity. | surveyor |
train_9005 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Smith.
#Person2#: Good morning, Jamie. What time is it now?
#Person1#: It is 9 o'clock now.
#Person2#: I see. What is today's schedule?
#Person1#: You have two meetings today. One is at 10 am, and the other is at 2 pm. After the meeting, you will have dinner with Mr. Brown at the Chinese re... | Jamie tells Mr. Smith about his schedule today. Mr. Smith asks Jamie to prepare things for the meeting and remind Mr. Brown of the dinner. | schedule |
train_9006 | #Person1#: Would you like to ask any questions?
#Person2#: I need to know about the fees.
#Person1#: What kind of fees?
#Person2#: I'm asking about overdraft fees.
#Person1#: You have to pay a small fee every time you overdraft.
#Person2#: What's the fee?
#Person1#: The fee is $ 25 every time you overdraft.
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the overdraft fee is $25 every time to keep people from overdrafting. | overdraft fee |
train_9007 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm Josephine Chen, the tour guide for the Jade Agency. We have a reservation of twenty rooms for tonight.
#Person2#: Please to meet you, Miss Chen. My name is Joey. Welcome to the hotel. Here are the keys, registration slips and breakfast vouchers. Break-fast will be served from seven tomorrow morning. ... | Joey helps Josephine Chen, a tour guide, to check in at their hotel and confirms the arrangement tomorrow before checkout. | hotel |
train_9008 | #Person1#: Oh!!! I have a horrible toothache.
#Person2#: I strongly urge you to change your diet. You shouldn't eat too many desserts.
#Person1#: Nothing works with my toothache now.
#Person2#: You should go to the dentist.
#Person1#: I hate dentists.
#Person2#: Well, suffer then. If you have a toothache, you have to g... | #Person1# has a horrible toothache. #Person2# persuades #Person1# to go to the dentist although #Person1# is reluctant. | toothache |
train_9009 | #Person1#: Hello, can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, my engine warning light is on.
#Person1#: How long has it been on for?
#Person2#: Just since today.
#Person1#: You can still drive, without problems.
#Person2#: It runs fine.
#Person1#: Let's check it out. There'll be a $ 45 charge to check it over. If you fix it with u... | #Person2#'s engine warning light is on. #Person1# charges $45 to check it over and will call #Person2# when it's done. | car problems |
train_9010 | #Person1#: Good evening! This is Mr. Smith in room 609.
#Person2#: Good evening, Mr. Smith, What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I'm going to Shanghai early tomorrow morning. So I would like to request an early morning call.
#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Smith, when would you like us to call you tomorrow morning?
#Person1#: I have ... | Mr. Smith calls #Person2# and requests a morning call. Mr. Smith asks #Person2# to wake him up at 5:45 for the conference in Shanghai tomorrow. | morning call |
train_9011 | #Person1#: Will you be voting this year?
#Person2#: Of course! Will you?
#Person1#: This is going to be my first time voting.
#Person2#: Are you serious?
#Person1#: I'm not sure what I'm doing.
#Person2#: Voting is easy.
#Person1#: I don't know anything about the bills or laws they're trying to pass.
#Person2#: The bal... | #Person1# is not sure how to vote. #Person2# tells #Person1# to get the information from the ballot. | voting |
train_9012 | #Person1#: Let's play a game!
#Person2#: OK! How about Scrabble?
#Person1#: No, no, a friend of mine taught me this really fun game. I'm going to describe someone's face, and you guess who it is!
#Person2#: OK!
#Person1#: Let's see. He has a roman nose, bushy eyebrows and dimples!
#Person2#: Our cousin Pete! My turn! S... | #Person1# and #Person2# are playing a game. They describe someone's face and guess who it is. | play a game |
train_9013 | #Person1#: How's your job search going?
#Person2#: I only started looking for a job a few days ago.
#Person1#: have you finished compiling your resume?
#Person2#: yes, I was precise with every word in my resume. Do you think it's good or not?
#Person1#: that's good. Don't forget to design the format. An attractive form... | #Person1# has finished compiling the resume with a clear format. #Person2# advises #Person1# to attach it with a cover letter. #Person1# thinks it is a good idea to catch the Human Resources manager's attention. | resume |
train_9014 | #Person1#: Can you offer the Five Insurances for me?
#Person2#: Yes, we have insurance against old age, medical problems, unemployment, work injury and childbirth.
#Person1#: How are they get paid?
#Person2#: Insurance against old age, medical problems, unemployment will be paid by both the company and you, and the oth... | #Person2# explains to #Person1# the Five Insurances they offer. | Five Insurances |
train_9015 | #Person1#: First of all, I would like to thank you for your kind invitation to visit your beautiful country. I hope my visit will help to promote a friendly relationship between us.
#Person2#: We've been looking forward to your visit. It is a great pleasure for us to have you as our guest. It is always more convenient ... | Mrs. Brown invites Mr. London to visit their country and discuss things face to face. Mr. London wants to expand the business of slippers and wants to sign a sole agency agreement with Mrs. Brown on the slippers for a period of 3 years. Mrs. Brown thinks Mr. London's proposal is rather conservative and wants Mr. London... | sole agency agreement |
train_9016 | #Person1#: It's very nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Nice meeting you, too.
#Person1#: I can't believe I'm actually speaking to a candidate.
#Person2#: You can ask me questions, if you'd like.
#Person1#: I want to ask you what your policy is on gay marriage.
#Person2#: Everyone should be able to love who they want.
#Perso... | #Person2#, a candidate, tells #Person1# that #Person2# would make gay marriage legal. #Person1# thinks that's cool. | gay marriage |
train_9017 | #Person1#: Did you listen to the weather report this morning?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. It will be cloudy in the afternoon. I hope that it won't rain.
#Person1#: Have you made the sandwiches yet?
#Person2#: No, I haven't. I'll start right away. Did you get the soft drinks?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. They are in the refrigerat... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the weather and are preparing for the picnic in the afternoon. | picnic |
train_9018 | #Person1#: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. We'll have to tackle the problems of the exporting step by step. And the first move is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand now.
#Person2#: Why don't we just concentrate on expanding here at home?
#Person1#: Of course, we should hold on to our position ... | #Person1# is suggesting exporting because the market here is limited and they'll make more profit by selling bikes abroad. Jack is suspicious of their chances of success in the foreign market but agrees to go ahead with the feasibility study. | exporting |
train_9019 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Well. I'm looking for something I saw at a friend's house a few days ago.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: It's a light metal shelf.
#Person1#: You're in the right department, but we don't have them in stock now.
#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad. Are you going to be getting more?
#Pe... | #Person2# wants a light metal shelf. #Person1# will have it next week but more expensive. #Person2# will be back. | shelf |
train_9020 | #Person1#: Come in. Please have a seat.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: I'm Paul Turner. Branch Manager.
#Person2#: Katie Thomas, nice to meet you.
#Person1#: I hear that you're looking for temporary office work.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: How old are you, Katie?
#Person2#: Eighteen.
#Person1#: That's rather ... | Katie Thomas is looking for temporary office work. Paul Turner doesn't think she is qualified at first because Katie has no experience, but changes his mind after knowing that she has taken related courses and is adaptable. | temporary office work |
train_9021 | #Person1#: Have you made any plans to go away during semester break? I've been thinking of skiing.
#Person2#: I really haven't had time to think about my vacation. I've been concentrating on getting ready for my exams, especially philosophy. But I'll probably go to the beach.
#Person1#: Why the beach?
#Person2#: Well, ... | #Person1# has been thinking of skiing during semester break but changes the mind with the help of #Person2#. #Person2# suggests that they should prepare for the exams first so they will go to the library together. | semester break |
train_9022 | #Person1#: Which season do you like best?
#Person2#: I like spring.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Oh, everything comes back to life in spring and the weather gets warmer.
#Person1#: I like spring , too. We can go for a walk and enjoy the fresh air. | #Person1# and #Person2# both like spring best. | favorite season |
train_9023 | #Person1#: Now I know why I split up with Mike. We found we were simply not good for each other.
#Person2#: In what ways?
#Person1#: Well, he is a typical Sagittarius guy, while I am a Cancer. We aren't really compatible
#Person2#: Ha-ha, so you believe in astrology?
#Person1#: What's strange about that! As a perso... | #Person1# uses astrology to explain why #Person1# split up with Mike: Mike is a Sagittarius guy and #Person1# is a Cancer so they are not compatible. #Person2# thinks it is too narrow-minded to judge people by using astrology. | astrology |
train_9024 | #Person1#: My sister was taken to the hospital yesterday
#Person2#: What happened?
#Person1#: She was hit by a car. Luckily, she wasn't seriously hurt.
#Person2#: Let's buy some flowers, and pay her a visit
#Person1#: We'll have to hurry; visiting hours will be over soon
#Person2#: OK. Let's go | #Person1#'s sister was taken to the hospital. #Person1# and #Person2# will visit her. | visit a patient |
train_9025 | #Person1#: Ok, so who are we going to invite to our dinner party?
#Person2#: Well, we have the Thompsons, the Greens, and the Andersons, about twelve people total.
#Person1#: Don't forget my friend Andy from the office. He has nothing to do on Friday, so I invited him over.
#Person2#: But that makes thirteen people!... | #Person2# refuses to have thirteen people for dinner on Friday. #Person1# thinks it's an old superstition that thirteen means back luck but agrees to ask #Person1#'s sister to come. | superstition |
train_9026 | #Person1#: And lots of 'Dear Abby' sob stories. . .
#Person2#: Hey! I learn a lot from the psychologists who give advice in those columns!
#Person1#: No wonder you're such a wacko. . .
#Person2#: Whatever. . . Smell! Perfume samples!
#Person1#: Nice. Hey, I like the layout of this page. . .
#Person2#: You mean, yo... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about different topics and #Person1# ends the conversation. | colomns |
train_9027 | #Person1#: Excuse me, what's the screen near your steering wheel for?
#Person2#: It's a portable TV. It's a popular thing now.
#Person1#: Oh, that's new to me. So what's on everyday?
#Person2#: News about current affairs, documentaries, music, movies, noncommercial ads and so on.
#Person1#: Is there anything intere... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the portable TV near the steering wheel. #Person2# pays 50 Yuan per month for the programs. | portable TV |
train_9028 | #Person1#: I just called the airport. Our flight has been delayed for 3 hours.
#Person2#: What? That's terrible. We just checked out of the hotel. Now what are we supposed to do?
#Person1#: Well, the woman at the airport said that all flights are delayed due to heavy fog. They expect the fog to lift by noon time becaus... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the flight delay. #Person2# suggests that they have a relaxing breakfast and catch a taxi to the airport. | flight delay |
train_9029 | #Person1#: Do you wear a seatbelt every time you drive or ride in a car?
#Person2#: Do I have to? I'm a great driver with fifteen years of driving experience.
#Person1#: The chances of being injured in a car accident this year are one in seventy-five. I think that's worth thinking about seriously.
#Person2#: I've never... | #Person2# doesn't take wearing a seatbelt seriously first but agrees to do so after hearing about the accident of #Person1#'s brother. | wear a seatbelt |
train_9030 | #Person1#: Mandy, could you make a call to the cinema to see if there are still some seats left for the movie this afternoon?
#Person2#: I have already booked the tickets online for the 2:00 o'clock movie. I am thinking of picking them up from the ticket office after we have lunch at the restaurant. What do you think?
... | #Person1# asks Mandy to see if there are still some seats left for the movie. Mandy has booked the ticket online. They will get moving for the appointment. | schedule |
train_9031 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm a new student here, the campus is very big, I'm lost.
#Person2#: Where do you want to go?
#Person1#: I want to find where the school library is.
#Person2#: OK, go down this street and turn right at the second corner. Go along until you see a gray building, that's it.
#Person1#: That sounds har... | #Person2# tells #Person1#, a new student, the way to the school library. | ask directions |
train_9032 | #Person1#: Have you finished the report?
#Person2#: Don't mention it. I haven't even started writing it. It's killing me!
#Person1#: You must be kidding. It's due tomorrow. How can you finish it on time?
#Person2#: I've been reading all the information I need to write it. But the more I read, the more I want to know. I... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the report. #Person2# hasn't started writing it and has been reading the information. | report |
train_9033 | #Person1#: Tom, your training to be a technical advisor at digital superstore. What hours do you work?
#Person2#: Well, I work part time on Saturdays 9:00 till 3:00 and Sundays 11 till 5.
#Person1#: OK. So what do you do exactly?
#Person2#: Basically I'm just here to help people with any problems so I meet customers wh... | #Person1# asks Tom about his work as a technical advisor at a digital superstore. Tom thinks it's difficult to know everything about the products but he is interested in his job. | technical advisor |
train_9034 | #Person1#: Did you have a busy week?
#Person2#: Uhm, well, no. I mean I didn't do a lot, but I bought a computer.
#Person1#: You did? Thank goodness. Now you don't need to borrow mine. You had it for 2 weeks last time.
#Person2#: Yeah, so sorry about that. I wrote my history paper on it. Thanks again by the way.
#Perso... | #Person2# bought a computer so #Person2# doesn't need to borrow #Person1#'s computer. #Person1# asks for the use of the computer, only to find it's used to watch DVDs. | new computer |
train_9035 | #Person1#: Excuse me. We're leaving today. I'd like to pay our bills now.
#Person2#: OK. By the way, I'd like to tell you that the check-out time is 12
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: Have you used any hotel services this morning or had breakfast at the hotel dining room, Mr. Green?
#Person1#: Yes, my friend and I just ha... | #Person1# is leaving. #Person2# asks #Person1# whether #Person1# used hotel services or had breakfast. All the charges will be added to #Person1#'s account. | pay the bill |
train_9036 | #Person1#: Hello.
#Person2#: Hi. It ' s Tony calling from the dentist ' s office. Is Lily there?
#Person1#: No, Lily is not here at the moment.
#Person2#: Could you ask her to call me back when she gets in?
#Person1#: Sure. What ' s your number, please.
#Person2#: 519 367 8901.
#Person1#: Thanks. And your name is Tony,... | #Person2# is calling Lily who is not here. #Person1# will let Lily call back. | a call |
train_9037 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Black, how are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thank you, and how are you?
#Person1#: Very well, thank you. It's nice to meet you again. I am awfully sorry for not being able to meet you at the airport, as I was busy yesterday. I do hope you had a very enjoyable trip from New York.
#Person2#: Yes, a very pl... | #Person1# and #Person2# meets at the airport. #Person2# hopes there will be more buyers. #Person1# hopes they can have further cooperation for more business. | further cooperation |
train_9038 | #Person1#: Could you please wait for a minute? I'll buy the tickets
#Person2#: All right.
#Person1#: Here is your ticket.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: The park will close soon. We Should better go in right now.
#Person2#: Really?
#Person1#: Yes, let's go in.
#Person2#: It is a new park, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, ho... | #Person1# buys tickets to a new park. #Person2# thinks it's wonderful. | a park |
train_9039 | #Person1#: Betty, something is burning. Can you smell it?
#Person2#: You're right.
#Person1#: Look! The iron is still on.
#Person2#: I should have turned it off. I'll turn it off now.
#Person1#: Look at my nice blue shirt, there's a big hole in it.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Jim.
#Person1#: Never mind, dear. | Jim's shirt is broken because Betty forgets to turn off the iron. | something burned |
train_9040 | #Person1#: Could you do something to advance your shipment?
#Person2#: It's hard to say. But why?
#Person1#: We expect the goods to be on the market before the end of December to catch up with the Spring Festival sales.
#Person2#: I can understand your position. We can not make any promise, but we'll try our best. | #Person1# wants #Person2# to advance the shipment. #Person2# will try his best. | advance the shipment |
train_9041 | #Person1#: Good morning! May I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning! Is Mr. Smith in? I'm Cheng Jun from China National Petroleum Corporation. I'd like to see him.
#Person1#: Do you have an appointment with Mr. Smith?
#Person2#: Am. No, I have an urgency to talk with him.
#Person1#: Wait a moment, please. I'll tell his se... | #Person2# has an urgency to talk with Mr. Smith but without an appointment. #Person1# tells the secretary about it. | have an appointment |
train_9042 | #Person1#: How's your trip going?
#Person2#: Oh I'm enjoying myself but it's so hot here
#Person1#: Isn't London hot in the summer?
#Person2#: Well it can be but Shanghai is much warmer than London.
#Person1#: I see. What about transport? How does Shanghai compare to London?
#Person2#: Actually I think the buses and tr... | #Person1# asks #Person2# how the trip was going. #Person2# compares Shanghai and London from different aspects. | a trip |
train_9043 | #Person1#: What's that, a new video game?
#Person2#: Nope! It's the latest generation of PAD! You won't believe what it can do.
#Person1#: For instance?
#Person2#: It has a built-in camera unit that takes digital color stills. It also plays MP3 files, which I can save on media cards and then transfer to the hard drive ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the functions of the latest generation of PAD, including a built-in camera, a folding keyboard and a handwriting recognition program. | the latest pad |
train_9044 | #Person1#: Hello! So you are leaving today.
#Person2#: Hello. Thank you for seeing me off. You actually don't need to bother.
#Person1#: It is my pleasure to see you off.
#Person2#: Thanks a lot. I hope to see you again.
#Person1#: I hope so, too.
#Person2#: Thanks again for everything you have done for me.
#Person1#: ... | #Person2# thanks #Person1# for seeing #Person2# off and everything #Person1# has done. | see someone off |
train_9045 | #Person1#: I can't believe that Anthony is finally getting married!
#Person2#: Yeah well it's about time! He's been living with his parents for 40 years!
#Person1#: Don't be mean. Look here come the bridesmaids! Their dresses look beautiful!
#Person2#: Who are those kids walking down the aisle?
#Person1#: That's the fl... | #Person1# and #Person2# attend Anthony's marriage ceremony. #Person2# always focuses on food. To #Person1#'s surprise, the bride runs away from the wedding. | get married |
train_9046 | #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 good t... | #Person1# reads the letter from Ray and Sue. #Person1# and #Person2# are going to Shanghai to stay with them in June. | get a mail |
train_9047 | #Person1#: Well, what about it? As it happens I've got two tickets for next thursday evening. I thought perhaps.
#Person2#: Well, thanks all the same, Denise. But no I don't think. Sorry, I'm sure you would enjoy it. I'd like to Denise, but I'm busy on friday this week and next week too.
#Person1#: But I said thursday.... | #Person1# got two tickets for next Thursday. #Person2# says #Person2# is busy on Thursday and Friday this week and next week. | tickets |
train_9048 | #Person1#: He always likes to say something as if all his geese are swans.
#Person2#: I know this characteristic of him. So I never think seriously of his words.
#Person1#: Yeah. This is a clever way to be in contact with such a person.
#Person2#: It seems that you don't like him.
#Person1#: You like to communicate wit... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about a man who thinks his geese are swans. | bad personality |
train_9049 | #Person1#: So how much should I gamble?
#Person2#: Why not fifty or one-hundred dollars?
#Person1#: Okay. One-hundred then. Do you think I will lose it?
#Person2#: I don't know. You have to be smart, but you have to be lucky too. Some games are all luck. With some, you need to be smart.
#Person1#: I want games that are... | #Person2# proposes to gamble for $100. #Person1# thinks slot machines are boring and prefers blackjack. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# doesn't want to lose all money and the tickets. | gamble |
train_9050 | #Person1#: Steven, have you any friend in London?
#Person2#: Yes, my old friend Hanson lives there
#Person1#: Are you close?
#Person2#: Yes. He's one of my best friends. Our friendship formed at college. Why did you ask that?
#Person1#: I'm going to London on business next week. But I know nothing about it.
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# needs a guide when he goes to London on business. Steven will call his old friend to help #Person1#. | go on business |
train_9051 | #Person1#: I'm glad we came here. This is really delicious!
#Person2#: I was worried you would think it was too far to drive.
#Person1#: Well, it's true I've never driven two hours just to get lunch. But really, I think it's worth it.
#Person2#: I think if you try some more authentic Chinese food, you might understand ... | #Person1# and #Person2# drive two hours to get Dim Sum because there is no good Chinese food in Milwaukee. #Person2# tells #Person1# good food is important for Chinese. #Person1# will try to buy some things at the Asian grocery and cook. #Person1# starts to understand Chinese. #Person1# proposes to get Italian food for... | try Chinese food |
train_9052 | #Person1#: Dad, do you know where Mom is?
#Person2#: I think she is in her room putting a little something together for you to take to school with you.
#Person1#: She'd better not start crying like she usually does.
#Person2#: I know, but she is going to miss you something awful. Have I told you how proud I am of you?
... | #Person1# shows #Person1# is prepared to enter the adult world. #Person1#'s mom and dad have confidence in #Person1#. | go to school |
train_9053 | #Person1#: What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I wish to buy a diamond ring.
#Person1#: How many carats diamond do you want?
#Person2#: Two carats.
#Person1#: Is this one suit for you?
#Person2#: No, it seems too old-fashioned.
#Person1#: What about this?
#Person2#: Let me try it on, it's too small for me, haven't you go... | #Person2# wants to buy a diamond ring with 2 carats. #Person1# helps #Person2# choose one. | buy a ring |
train_9054 | #Person1#: Have you taken your temperature?
#Person2#: Yes, and it is 37 C.
#Person1#: Well, open your mouth and let me have a look. It is nothing serious. You haven't got a fever. But you should take the medicine and need have more rest recently. When you feel well, you could take more exercises, or play sports like ... | After #Person2# takes the temperature, #Person1# asks #Person2# to take the medicine and to have more rest. | take the temperature |
train_9055 | #Person1#: Don't you think it's nice out?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so too.
#Person1#: I think that it's going to rain.
#Person2#: I hope that it does rain.
#Person1#: You like the rain?
#Person2#: The sky looks so clean after it rains. I love it.
#Person1#: I understand. Rain does make it smell cleaner.
#Person2#: I lov... | #Person1# and #Person2# like raining because they like the fresh air after it rains. | rain |
train_9056 | #Person1#: Where can I enjoy the best local food?
#Person2#: Well! You like sea food?
#Person1#: Yes, I do.
#Person2#: Then I'd like to suggest you try Anchor Inn on Seaside Drive.
#Person1#: Is it very far from here?
#Person2#: No, you can walk from here. | #Person2# recommends a seafood restaurant to #Person1#. | seafood |
train_9057 | #Person1#: How about overtime work?
#Person2#: Overtime work is very common in companies. I can work overtime if it's necessary, but I don't think we will work overtime everyday.
#Person1#: Do you like regular work?
#Person2#: No, I don't like regular work. I am interested in different projects with new opportunities a... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can accept overtime work if necessary. #Person2# doesn't like regular work. | work |
train_9058 | #Person1#: Acknowledgments play a necessary part in the interview.
#Person2#: Sure. Kind acknowledgments can show one's good attainment.
#Person1#: We often ignore the acknowledgments in our daily life, and consider them as disposable.
#Person2#: Actually, that's not true. Acknowledgments can help you leave a good impr... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the role of acknowledgements in the interview. Both of them think acknowledgements can show one's good attainment and smiles and kind attitudes are the basics of acknowledgements. | acknowledgments |
train_9059 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to deposit 1000 Yuan in my bank account.
#Person1#: Please fill out this deposit form, first.
#Person2#: OK. . . Here you are. Any problem on that?
#Person1#: No, that's fine. Do you bring your bankbook with you?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. Here it is, and ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to fill out the deposit form to deposit money. #Person2# asks #Person1# what is the interest rate. | deposit money |
train_9060 | #Person1#: Are there any hobbies you do?
#Person2#: When I have time, I sometimes draw and paint.
#Person1#: Oh, you actually do that?
#Person2#: Every so often, I do.
#Person1#: Did you always know how to draw and paint?
#Person2#: I was taught in high school how to draw and paint.
#Person1#: You had an art class?
#Pe... | #Person2#'s hobbies are drawing and painting. #Person1# admires #Person2#'s talent. #Person2# tells #Person1# everyone has a talent. | hobbies |
train_9061 | #Person1#: I've read your resume and know a lot of things about your qualifications for this position. One thing you didn't mention is why you left your last job? I know the company you worked for is a good company.
#Person2#: yes, it's a good company. But the management changed last month. We didn't get along, so I qu... | #Person2# tells #Person1# why #Person2# left #Person1#'s last job. #Person2# explains what good things #Person2# knows about #Person1#'s company and why #Person2# is qualified for this job. | a new job |
train_9062 | #Person1#: Good morning, Sir. Are you here to get some advice about our new Personal Financing Program?
#Person2#: I am indeed. What can you tell me?
#Person1#: The account is a compound savings account, which is in RMB and Forex.
#Person2#: Do I get a card?
#Person1#: Yes, you can have a Money Link card. You can also ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about the new personal financing program. #Person2# can enjoy a new card, higher interest and transferring the money from one account to another. #Person2# thinks it wonderful. | personal financing program |
train_9063 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for the Alands Morrissette album Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie.
#Person2#: Let's see. If we have it, it should be over there under M. ( He looks through the Cds. ) Hmm, it looks like we've sold out of that one, but we should be getting some more copies in soon. If you want, we can... | #Person1# looks for an album. #Person2# says they will get copies of the album soon. #Person1# asks #Person2# about another album and the jazz section. | buy albums |
train_9064 | #Person1#: Could you give us a detailed description of the properties of your product?
#Person2#: OK. The X2500 has the unique feature of providing better data flow with less input time. It will reduce your work load at the office.
#Person1#: Could you tell me more about it?
#Person2#: Of course. One of the real pluses... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to describe the properties of the product in detail. #Person2# tells #Person1# the features, the size and the price. | describe the properties |
train_9065 | #Person1#: What are we going to eat for dinner?
#Person2#: Are you going to cook anything?
#Person1#: I didn't plan on cooking tonight.
#Person2#: If you're hungry, then cook something.
#Person1#: I don't know what to make.
#Person2#: Tell me what you want to eat.
#Person1#: I've been craving chicken and potatoes.
#Per... | #Person1# and #Person2# want to have chicken and potatoes for dinner. | cook for dinner |
train_9066 | #Person1#: Look, there's no way we can convince people they need fresh motor oil every morning.
#Person2#: No, but you can let them know that yours is the cream of the crop-the purest motor oil in the world. Careful, hold it by the java jacket. This coffee drink has half and half-what do you think?
#Person1#: It tastes... | #Person1# can't understand why people don't like simple coffee. #Person2# thinks purity is the essence of good coffee. | coffee |
train_9067 | #Person1#: What's going on with you?
#Person2#: Nothing. What's going on with you?
#Person1#: I'm having a party this Friday.
#Person2#: I had no idea.
#Person1#: Is that right?
#Person2#: I didn't hear anything about it.
#Person1#: Can you go?
#Person2#: What time?
#Person1#: It starts at 8 o'clock.
#Person2#: I'll go... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to attend a party starting at 8 this Friday. | a party |
train_9068 | #Person1#: Hello sir, how can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need this prescription please.
#Person1#: Let's see. Okay, so 50 mg of Prozac, would you prefer this in capsule or tablet?
#Person2#: Capsules are fine.
#Person1#: Okay, you should take 1 capsule 3 times a day. Be sure not to take it on an empty stomach, and a... | #Person2# needs a prescription in capsules. #Person1# tells #Person2# how to take them. #Person2# also needs some eye drops and some condoms that aren't registered in the system. | prescription |
train_9069 | #Person1#: Do you want to go catch a movie tonight?
#Person2#: I can't, I have to go to the gym.
#Person1#: Come on! You can go tomorrow, just skip it today. It's not as if you are gonna get in trouble!
#Person2#: Actually I will! I am working out with a personal trainer that gets on my case if I don't go. I like it, b... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to catch a movie. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# is working out with a personal trainer who makes a plan based on the #Person2#'s preferred areas and muscles. | work out |
train_9070 | #Person1#: Hello, sir. Could you spare me a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, Jane. You look upset, what happened?
#Person1#: Well, you know it's Kevin. He's telling everyone that David and I are in love. But we're not. We're just study pair. You know, I help him with his English. And he helps me with my math.
#Person2#: Oh, I ... | Jane looks upset because Kevin tells a lie to everyone. #Person2# will talk to Kevin. | in bad mood |
train_9071 | #Person1#: Hey Taxi! Ah... Thanks for stopping.
#Person2#: Where are you going?
#Person1#: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of History, and...
#Person2#: Sure. No problem.
#Person1#: Uh. Excuse me. How long does it take to get there?
#Person2#: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more tha... | #Person1# takes a taxi to the National Museum of History. #Person1# asks #Person2# the closing time of the museum and a good restaurant that offers meals at a reasonable price. | take a taxi |
train_9072 | #Person1#: Ryan. I just want you to know that I'm going to go to school to become an auto mechanic.
#Person2#: Uh what? Does Dad know about this?
#Person1#: Who cares? It's my life. I really enjoy working on cars.
#Person2#: Oh, I get it. You want to study auto mechanics because of your new boyfriend. What's his name? ... | #Person2# is surprised at #Person1#'s choice of being an auto mechanic. #Person2# thinks #Person1# chooses it because of #Person1#'s new boyfriend. #Person1# explains and is angry that #Person2# thinks jobs like nursing, waitresses and piano teachers are just for women. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is conservative. | boyfriend |
train_9073 | #Person1#: You'll need 36 credit hours to get an M. A. degree. Fifteen must be from the English Department and fifteen from the Education Department. For the remaining six credit hours, you can either write a thesis or take two more selected courses.
#Person2#: Right now, this is very confusing to me, but I'm sure I'll... | #Person1# tells #Person2# how to accomplish the 36 credit hours. | credit hours |
train_9074 | #Person1#: You know I just finished some very interesting research for the newspaper about things people do in their spare time.
#Person2#: Really? What did you learn?
#Person1#: Well, I talked to 20 people and 19 of them watch TV.
#Person2#: That's interesting. I never watch it, do you?
#Person1#: Not much. Anyway, ab... | #Person1# finished some research about things people do in their spare time. #Person1# tells #Person2# interesting findings. | some research |
train_9075 | #Person1#: Clinic, can I help you?
#Person2#: This is Frank Smith. Can I make an appointment with Dr. Milton?
#Person1#: Yes, of course, Mr. Smith. Can you manage this afternoon?
#Person2#: I am afraid not. I can manage tomorrow.
#Person1#: I am afraid Dr. Milton's not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomo... | #Person2# wants to make an appointment with Dr. Milton. #Person1# discusses the time available with #Person2#. Finally, they choose 6:15 pm on Thursday. | make an appointment |
train_9076 | #Person1#: Sarah, you work in the admissions office, don't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I've been here for ten years as assistant director.
#Person1#: Really? What does that involve?
#Person2#: Well, I'm in charge of all the admissions of postgraduate students in the university.
#Person1#: Only postgraduates?
#Person2#: Yes, p... | Sarah has been in charge of all the admissions of postgraduates for ten years. She tells #Person1# some of the students are from overseas. #Person1# also asks her about the work experience. Sarah will do an entirely different job with more policy work. | the admissions office |
train_9077 | #Person1#: Hi, what're you reading?
#Person2#: An old book Death on the Nile. Have you read it?
#Person1#: Not yet, but I saw the movie. Could I borrow it when you finish reading?
#Person2#: Sure. But you need to be patient. | #Person1# wants to borrow the book that #Person2# is reading. | reading |
train_9078 | #Person1#: Hi, Francis, how was your business trip?
#Person2#: It was a nightmare.
#Person1#: What's up?
#Person2#: Actually, the business trip itself was very successful. We arrived on time, we had nice conversations and we settled some important issues for the next year.
#Person1#: Sounds quite fruitful, why do y... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the business trip was a nightmare because he lost his luggage and carry-on bag. He was also caught in a traffic jam and found the elevator was out of service. | a business trip |
train_9079 | #Person1#: Hey, you're early! Where's everyone?
#Person2#: Well. . . I told them not to come. I made a reservation just for the two of us. I thought we could have an quiet evening all to ourselves.
#Person1#: Oh. . . why?
#Person2#: Jennifer, there's something I wanna ask you.
#Person1#: Sure. What is it?
#Person2... | #Person2# made a reservation just for Jennifer and himself because he plans to show love to Jennifer. After hearing the monologue of #Person2#, #Person1# doesn't give a clear answer. | show love |
train_9080 | #Person1#: What did you get for lunch today?
#Person2#: All I had was a sandwich, chips, and soda.
#Person1#: Where'd you get your food from?
#Person2#: I went to the cafeteria and bought it.
#Person1#: What sandwich did you order?
#Person2#: I ordered a ham sandwich, but they gave me a bologna sandwich instead.
... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# had a sandwich, chips and soda at the cafeteria. Both of their orders have been messed up. | the lunch |
train_9081 | #Person1#: Mary, this is Mike. Listen, Jerry and I want to go to a movie tonight. Jerry's brother will give us a lift to the cinema. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: Well, it sounds like fun, but actually I really got a lot of homework to do.
#Person1#: Oh, come on, Mary. It'll be fun.
#Person2#: I really can't. I... | #Person1# invites Mary to watch a movie. Mary refuses because she has to prepare for a test and a report. | watch a movie |
train_9082 | #Person1#: This is Lincoln Bank, Consumer Credit Department. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Ah, hello. I'm calling to find out how I apply for a car loan.
#Person1#: We offer a Personal Automobile Consumer Loan. The application process is pretty straight forward. I trust you have enough funds to cover the 20 % down pay... | #Person1# assists #Person2# in applying for the car loan. #Person1# has covered the 20% down payment, been to the appointed dealer, and selected the wanted car. #Person2# needs to come into the branch with all documentation next. | Car loan |
train_9083 | #Person1#: Where do you come from?
#Person2#: I come from Greece.
#Person1#: What's the climate like in your country?
#Person2#: It's very pleasant.
#Person1#: What's the weather like in spring?
#Person2#: It's often windy in March. It's always warm in April and May, but it rains sometimes.
#Person1#: What's it like in... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# comes from Greece, and the climate there is pleasant. #Person2# describes the weather there at all seasons. | Climate in Greece |
train_9084 | #Person1#: I hate to do this to you, Alice, but I ' m going to have to ask you to put in some more overtime.
#Person2#: Does it have to be this afternoon, Mr. Fairbanks? I ' Ve already made plans.
#Person1#: Well, I would have preferred to do it today, but if you ' Ve already made plans, we can do it tomorrow.
#Person2... | Mr. Fairbanks asks Alice to put in some overtime but she's made plans today. He allows her to do it tomorrow. | Ask for overtime |
train_9085 | #Person1#: Are you ready to go to the mall?
#Person2#: Yeah. Dig my new pants?
#Person1#: Copycat!
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: You went out and bought khakis, too!
#Person2#: No. Mine are a soft brown. Yours are khaki.
#Person1#: Whatever. | #Person1# says #Person2# is a copycat, but #Person2# disagrees. | Pants |
train_9086 | #Person1#: You received a letter in the mail.
#Person2#: Give it here.
#Person1#: Who ' s the letter from?
#Person2#: I think it ' s my acceptance letter from NYU.
#Person1#: I want to know what it says.
#Person2#: They didn ' t accept me.
#Person1#: Are you serious?
#Person2#: It ' s the truth.
#Person1#: Are you okay... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the letter is from NYU which says they didn't accept #Person2#. #Person2# is waiting to hear from UCLA. | Acceptance letter |
train_9087 | #Person1#: Isn't it wonderful walking here?
#Person2#: What do you mean?
#Person1#: I mean look at all these magnificent buildings around us.
#Person2#: Yes, look over there. That's the Empire State Building. My book says it's 102 stories tall.
#Person1#: It's quite famous but don't you think it looks a bit old-fashion... | #Person1# and #Person2# are walking on Fifth Avenue in New York, and they are seeing many inportant buildings, such as the Empire State Building, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Rockefeller Centre and some expensive properties. | Fifth Avenue |
train_9088 | #Person1#: Come and meet our employees, Mr. Richards.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Jackson.
#Person1#: This is Nicola Grey, and this is Claire Taylor.
#Person2#: How do you do? Those women are very hard-working. What are their jobs?
#Person1#: They're keyboard operators. This is Michael Baker, and this is Jeremy Short.
#P... | Mr. Jackson is introducing their employees to Mr. Richard, including keyboard operators, sales reps, and an office assistant. | Employee introduction |
train_9089 | #Person1#: Then, I'll see you next week, Ms. O'Brian?
#Person2#: Yes. Let's say Tuesday at noon. Bring your portfolio with you.
#Person1#: Certainly. Is there anything else you would like me to bring, Mr. O'Brian?
#Person2#: No, that's all. I already have your resume. | Ms. O'Brian asks #Person1# to bring #Person1#'s portfolio next Tuesday. | Meeting arrangement |
train_9090 | #Person1#: We're having a sixties party next week. Do you want to come?
#Person2#: What is a sixties party?
#Person1#: You come dressed in anything from the sixties.
#Person2#: That sounds like fun. But where can I get clothes that old?
#Person1#: Check out your mom's closet. I'll bet she still has something.
#Person2#... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to a sixties party and suggests #Person2# get clothes from #Person2#'s mom's closet. | sixties party |
train_9091 | #Person1#: Hello, Grace. That's a beautiful skirt you have on. Where are you going?
#Person2#: I am going to attend an interview.
#Person1#: What kind of job are you applying for?
#Person2#: My major is English. Of course I'll apply for an English teacher.
#Person1#: Oh. That dress doesn't exactly match the job.
#Perso... | Grace is going to attend an interview to apply for an English teacher, and #Person1# tells her that her skirt and make-up don't match the job. #Person1# suggests Grace should appear frugal and prudent. | Interview |
train_9092 | #Person1#: Is everything ready for the big family barbecue tomorrow?
#Person2#: Yep. The steaks and chicken are marinated and I also bought hamburger buns.
#Person1#: We should also cook a couple dozen hot dogs and kebabs.
#Person2#: Yeah, good idea. We can put some lawn furniture outside next to the grill. I also set ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the preparation for tomorrow's barbecue, and #Person2# thinks it will be great. | Big family barbecue |
train_9093 | #Person1#: Are you an American?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Why don't you speak English?
#Person2#: Oh, my mother is a German, so I can speak German.
#Person1#: Oh, do you like Chinese?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'm eager to learn Chinese, but it is too difficult for me.
#Person1#: I want to study German. Can we exchange lesson... | #Person1# wants to study German and #Person2#'s eager to learn Chinese, so they decide to exchange lessons. | Language exchange lessons |
train_9094 | #Person1#: Do you have any plans for Veteran's Day?
#Person2#: You mean Armistice Day.
#Person1#: Well, as you know, on November 11th the allies signed a peace treaty with the Germans, also known as the Armistice Treaty. This marked the end of WWI and many countries around the world commemorate this date under names su... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the origin of the Armistice Day and #Person2# didn't know that before. | Armistice Day |
train_9095 | #Person1#: Hello Mike! Would you like a drink?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I had too much to drink yesterday evening. I had a bad hangover this morning. My head felt terrible.
#Person1#: Were you celebrating something?
#Person2#: Yes. It was a friend's birthday party. We drank all kinds of things-beer, wine and spirits. ... | #Person1# invites Mike for a drink but Mike refused because he has drunk too much last night, with a combination of beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. #Person1# buys a coke for Mike instead and they talk about the wine tasting tomorrow. | drinks |
train_9096 | #Person1#: When is your birthday?
#Person2#: August 1st.
#Person1#: Do you usually have a birthday party?
#Person2#: Yes, we do. My parents prepare dinner for me.
#Person1#: What would you do at the party?
#Person2#: We sing ' Happy Birthday ' at the party and have birthday cakes.
#Person1#: Do you know when people beg... | #Person2# usually has a birthday party and sings 'Happy Birthday' at the party. #Person1# doesn't know when people began to sing the song, and #Person2# tells the story. | birthday |
train_9097 | #Person1#: When it comes to select a fund, you will always read ' Past performance is not an indication of future results ', can you believe that?
#Person2#: Maybe it is right since everything is possible. You know the market changes quickly these days. I still have some confidence in those funds with bad stock perform... | #Person2# will not ignore stocks with bad records if they show good recent performances, and #Person2# tells #Person1# if one refuses to take risks, one won't have better returns. | Stock record |
train_9098 | #Person1#: Dad, where are we off to?
#Person2#: First we will go to the city centre and stop for something to drink. Then we will visit the University Museum.
#Person1#: Where are we going to have a drink?
#Person2#: There is a coffee shop round the corner. Can you see that big building at the end of the road?
#Person1... | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to the city centre for a drink and then visit the University Museum. #Person2# tells #Person1# to pay attention when crossing the road. | Casual talk |
train_9099 | #Person1#: Madam, is everything set up for your trip?
#Person2#: Not yet. I seem to move my house to that place. You don't know how tight the schedule is for this trip.
#Person1#: You will be busier, right?
#Person2#: Correct! I have three-day visit to Shanghai on December 10th.
#Person1#: That will be gorgeous!
#Perso... | #Person1# helps #Person2# book a single room with a bath for two nights for her trip. | set up trip |
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