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train_9500 | #Person1#: Would you like to go shopping with me on Sunday?
#Person2#: I'd like to, but I have to help my brother's English in the morning.
#Person1#: I did not mean morning or afternoon.
#Person2#: Oh. That's great. Then it is a different thing now. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go shopping on Sunday but #Person2# has to help #Person2#'s brother's English in the morning. #Person1# suggests that they go in the afternoon. | go shopping |
train_9501 | #Person1#: Hi, Joanie. Where are you going?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Paul. I'm on my way to the library.
#Person1#: Yeah? I just wonder if you wanted to go to the cinema with me.
#Person2#: I'd love to, but I can't because of all the work I have this term. I only have three classes, but in all of them I have lots of reading,... | Joanie refuses Paul's invitation to the cinema because she has lots of schoolwork to do this term. | school talk |
train_9502 | #Person1#: I see on your resume that you worked as a manager of a store called 'Computer Country'. Could you tell me a little more about your responsibilities there?
#Person2#: Sure. I was responsible for overseeing about 30 employees. I did all of the ordering for the store, and I kept track of the inventory.
#Person1... | #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s previous working experience and the reasons why #Person2# changed the job. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's OK that the position won't start until early next month and #Person1# has always wanted to be a part of #Person1#'s company. | job interview |
train_9503 | #Person1#: Well, what did you think about Candy, the last candidate? Do you think we should hire her?
#Person2#: She had a very impressive resume, but she seemed to lack the confidence that I think a good manager needs. Did you notice the way that she avoided making eye contact with us while she talked?
#Person1#: She ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the performance of the last candidate. They think she lacks confidence and her manners are unprofessional. | candidate's performance |
train_9504 | #Person1#: Oh, my god!
#Person2#: What!
#Person1#: That's the cutest little doll I've ever seen in my life!
#Person2#: Chill out. It's just Kenny from South Park.
#Person1#: What park? You found a doll in a park? Gross!
#Person2#: South Park is a popular cartoon. You're so out of it, Jen
#Person1#: Well, don't bl... | Jen finds a doll very cute. #Person2# explains it's Kenny from South Park. | daily casual talk |
train_9505 | #Person1#: pardon me. Could you please pass me the tissue?
#Person2#: sure, here you are.
#Person1#: thanks, I didn't expect the dish to be so spicy. Are you ok?
#Person2#: yeah, I think the food is alright, it's not too spicy though it's a little salty for me. But you are Chinese, you should have known better.
#Pe... | #Person1# thinks the dish is too spicy and #Person1# can't handle spicy food well though being Chinese. #Person2# then shares #Person2#'s experience in Sichuan where #Person2# was forced to adapt to spicy food. | spicy food |
train_9506 | #Person1#: Hello, thanks for calling 123 Tech Help, I'm Todd. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello? Can you help me? My computer! Oh man. . .
#Person1#: It's okay sir, calm down. What happened?
#Person2#: I turned on my laptop and it broke! I mean, the monitor went black!
#Person1#: Ok, sir, it sounds like you migh... | #Person2# calls 123 Tech Help because his laptop broke and he feels broke, too. Todd tells him it might have a virus but #Person2# cannot understand. | technical support |
train_9507 | #Person1#: It seems to me that you are on very good terms with him.
#Person2#: We actually met at a dance party. He fell for me.
#Person1#: He must be all over you the first time he saw you.
#Person2#: He said that I put all other girls in the shade.
#Person1#: That means he was head over heels in love with you.
#... | #Person2# tells #Person1# a man fell for #Person2#. #Person1# thinks the man isn't good enough, but #Person2# thinks he's just being low-profile. | a man |
train_9508 | #Person1#: What's the matter with you, then? You look miserable.
#Person2#: It's us.
#Person1#: What do you mean by us?
#Person2#: Well, we used to talk to each other before we were married. Remember?
#Person1#: What do you mean? We're talking now, aren't we?
#Person2#: Oh, yes, but we used to do so much together.... | #Person2# thinks #Person1# and #Person2# used to talk more before they were married, so #Person1# feels miserable and wants to go back to live with #Person2#'s parents. | marriage |
train_9509 | #Person1#: Hi, George. What have you been doing lately? I haven't seen you around much. Where have you been?
#Person2#: Oh, I was playing the piano for a group of Germany. I just got back.
#Person1#: It must be exciting to play the piano and travel all the time.
#Person2#: Well, playing the piano is great, but the trav... | George tells #Person1# he went to Germany to play the piano and just got back. He might refuse the job playing on the coast because he will be playing the same old music over and over and he will get bored. | business talk |
train_9510 | #Person1#: This is the fifth Club. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I believe you have a luncheon meeting this coming Saturday. Could you give me some more information about that?
#Person1#: Yes, of course. The guest speaker is Professor Wong Lan from Beijing Foreign Language University. She'll speak about modern Englis... | A student consults the fifth Club assistant about the luncheon meeting on Saturday and its emission fee. | luncheon meeting |
train_9511 | #Person1#: Hi, can you help me? I'm here for a week and I need some ideas for things to do.
#Person2#: I have a few brochures here. What do you want to see here in Los Angeles?
#Person1#: First I want to see some of the famous places like Disneyland Hollywood, that sort of thing.
#Person2#: Of course, and you shouldn't... | #Person2# recommends some famous places and a club that plays rock music to #Person1# in Los Angeles. | tourist attractions |
train_9512 | #Person1#: What is so special about tomorrow?
#Person2#: Tomorrow is October the twenty-forth, United Nations Day.
#Person1#: Why is October the twenty-forth United Nations Day?
#Person2#: That's the date in 1945, when the United Nations began.
#Person1#: How does your school celebrate United Nations day?
#Person2#: Th... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the United Nations Day, including the date, the ways to celebrate it, and the purpose of the celebration. | United Nations Day |
train_9513 | #Person1#: My grandfather hasn't been too well lately.
#Person2#: Oh, dear. I'm sorry to hear that.
#Person1#: He's 79. Don't you think he should slow down a bit at his age?
#Person2#: Absolutely.
#Person1#: But he won't listen to me. He says he wants to enjoy his life to the full.
#Person2#: Fair enough.
#Person1#: La... | #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1#'s grandfather is 79 and hasn't been too well lately. They both think that he should slow down a bit at his age, so #Person1#'ll have a word with him before his eightieth birthday. | ways of living |
train_9514 | #Person1#: I think we're going to miss the train. Must we go this slowly?
#Person2#: Yes, we must. As they say, it's better to be safe than sorry.
#Person1#: What does that mean?
#Person2#: It means we don't want to have an accident.
#Person1#: Mary, I think you've missed the turn.
#Person2#: No, grandpa. There are sti... | Mary and her grandpa are in a hurry for a train, but Mary turns into a road with more traffic lights ahead. Her grandpa tells her the time and she thinks they can't make it to the station in time. | miss the train |
train_9515 | #Person1#: Dood morning. This is Jenny speaking, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Hi I am calling to complain about the mobile Phone I bought from you last Sunday. The model is Samsung Galaxy 3818. I cannot receive any incoming calls it always gives collars a busy signa. Do you know what the problem could be?
#Person1... | #Person2# calls Jenny that the mobile phone #Person2# bought from her has problems receiving calls since Tuesday. Jenny checks the mobile status and detects that the cause is the upgrading network. | phone problems |
train_9516 | #Person1#: Did you have a good vacation Katie?
#Person2#: Yeah, I took a nature adventure tour. For the first part we went hiking. It was so much fun. We hiked all the way up to these beautiful waterfalls. I took lots of pictures.
#Person1#: Sounds great, so what else did you do on the tour?
#Person2#: Well, the best p... | Katie tells Ryan about her nature adventure tour during the fantastic vacation. Ryan shares his boring vacation of visiting his relatives. | vacation |
train_9517 | #Person1#: There is something you could help me with.
#Person2#: Please go ahead.
#Person1#: I ordered a 10,000 pairs of ladies shoes, but I received the same amount of Mens beyond expectation.
#Person2#: I'm awfully sorry, sir. I was informed just now that someone in our company has made a mistake in filling your orde... | #Person1# complains that he received 10,000 pairs of men's shoes instead of 10,000 pairs of ladies' he ordered. #Person2# apologizes and will send the correct goods soon. #Person2# suggests #Person1# sell the wrong goods in his city and #Person1# reluctantly agrees. | wrong goods |
train_9518 | #Person1#: So Tanya, welcome.
#Person2#: Thank you. It's great to be here.
#Person1#: Tanya, you've just finished your first film, where you acted Angie, a 16-year-old girl. May I have your age, please?
#Person2#: I'm one year older than Angie.
#Person1#: You've been to the opening night. What was it like seeing yourse... | #Person1#'s interviewing Tanya who just finished her first film where she acted Angie. Tanya shares her feelings of seeing herself on the screen and compares herself with the character Angie. | interview |
train_9519 | #Person1#: Dad, may I have a room of my own?
#Person2#: Oh, honey, I'm so sorry, we don't have enough space for you to have your own room.
#Person1#: Dad, but I don't want to share a room with Peter. He snores every night.
#Person2#: Honey, you can ask him to be quite. Otherwise you may punish him and tell him to stand... | #Person1# asks to have #Person1#'s room because Peter snores. #Person1#'s dad says they don't have enough space and suggests #Person1# ask Peter to be quiet. | own room |
train_9520 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Mike, Kara.
#Person2#: Mike! Good to hear from you. How are you?
#Person1#: Everything is fine, and how are you?
#Person2#: Things are going well with me.
#Person1#: Kara, I had fun the other night at the movies and was wondering if you would like to go out again this Friday.
#Person2#: Mike, ... | Mike asks Kara to go out again this Friday, but Kara refuses because she needs to get packed and ready to move back home. | date |
train_9521 | #Person1#: Steven, shall we go shopping tomorrow?
#Person2#: Hum... Why not go shopping the day after tomorrow? Tomorrow is Saturday. I hate all the hustle and bustle of Saturday shopping.
#Person1#: But Sunday is the same with Saturday. If you don ' t mind, that's OK.
#Person2#: Hum. Maybe it will be better. The most ... | #Person2# proposes going shopping tomorrow. Steven prefers the day after tomorrow because he wants a day to relax. #Person2# agrees. They decide to go to the clothing store, the butcher's shop, and the jewelry store. | go shopping |
train_9522 | #Person1#: The plumbing in my new apartment is not working.
#Person2#: I need you to tell me what the problem is.
#Person1#: The bathroom sink is stopped up.
#Person2#: Is the kitchen plumbing messed up also, or just the bathroom plumbing?
#Person1#: Just the bathroom plumbing seems to have a problem.
#Person2#: Did th... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the bathroom plumbing stopped up a few hours ago. #Person2# will go there to solve the problem around 10 this morning. | plumbing problem |
train_9523 | #Person1#: Has your company been affected much by government legislation?
#Person2#: Yes, we have. We've had to clean up our production process a lot to meet tough government standards.
#Person1#: What about your use of raw materials?
#Person2#: Well, we've had to cut down the amount of solvents we use and we ' re not ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# their company has been affected much by government legislation. | government legislation |
train_9524 | #Person1#: I can't believe how hot it is.
#Person2#: It's not even noon yet.
#Person1#: That means it will get hotter.
#Person2#: I am dying from the heat.
#Person1#: Turn on the air conditioner.
#Person2#: It doesn't work.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: I don't know.
#Person1#: Did you call the repairman?
#Perso... | #Person1# wants to turn on the air conditioner. #Person2# says it doesn't work and the repairman will come next week. | air conditioner |
train_9525 | #Person1#: Hi. What's your name?
#Person2#: My name is Jung Min. What's your name?
#Person1#: My name is Jessica. It's nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Yes. It's nice to meet you too. Are you a new student too?
#Person1#: No. I'm a sophomore. I take it you are a new student?
#Person2#: Yeah. It's pretty exciting to be here... | Jung Min and Jessica are introducing themselves to each other. Jung Min is a new student from Korea and Jessica is a sophomore. Jung would like to show her around if she wants to visit Korea. | self introduction |
train_9526 | #Person1#: Good evening. Room Service. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. Please send one ' Fried Rice, Hangzhou Style ' and one ' Fruit Salad ' to my room.
#Person1#: Anything to drink, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, two bottles of beer.
#Person1#: Is there any particular brand you like, sir?
#Person2#: Carlsborg.
#Person1#: Yes, ... | Bill Smith, from room 173, asks Room Service to send one 'Fried Rice, Hangzhou Style', one 'Fruit Salad' and two bottles of Carlsborg beer to his room. | room service |
train_9527 | #Person1#: Will you tell me the situation?
#Person2#: I was in my friend's room talking for an hour of so.
#Person1#: And then?
#Person2#: I came back to my room and found that my suitcase was open and my camera and five hundred dollars in cash inside the wallet were gone.
#Person1#: I'm afraid you must give up the cas... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the situation of losing cash. #Person1# will make a report and asks #Person2# to claim this to the insurance company. | police |
train_9528 | #Person1#: Aunt Shirley, I heard the Yuan Miao Festival is the name for the festival. Why did it get its name?
#Person2#: Well, the first lunar month is called Yuan-month, and in ancient times people called night Miao. And you know the festival is just in the middle of the month.
#Person1#: Oh, I see. I also heard toda... | Aunt Shirley explains the naming of the Lantern Festival to #Person1# and recommends Yuanxiao, which is a must-try snack of the street fair, like Tangyuan but with both sweet and salty fillings. | festival |
train_9529 | #Person1#: are your ready to go to the supermarket?
#Person2#: yes, are you?
#Person1#: I've got my money and my keys, so I'm ready.
#Person2#: you do know that it's absolutely freezing out, don't you? I'd put a coat on if I were you.
#Person1#: it wasn't cold out this morning.
#Person2#: well, it's started raining sin... | #Person1# and #Person2# are ready to go to the supermarket, but then they find there's a hailstorm outside. #Person1# will go move the car so that the hail doesn't dent it. #Person2# will turn the heat on and have a cup of tea waiting for #Person1#. | hail |
train_9530 | #Person1#: Daniel, have you finished your homework?
#Person2#: Not yet, Dad. I am watching Ultraman instead. No, no, Dad. Please. This program is on only once a week.
#Person1#: Daniel, as a matter of fact, TV is bad for your health.
#Person2#: What makes you think that?
#Person1#: It's full of violence and you are so ... | Daniel is watching Ultraman. His dad tells him to do homework and then go to bed. Daniel is very disappointed. | homework |
train_9531 | #Person1#: Good, morning! Can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning. Could you tell me the times of trains to London, please?
#Person1#: Yes. There are trains at seven fifty-nine, nine eighteen, ten thirty-two and eleven fifty-five.
#Person2#: What time does the seven fifty-nine get to London?
#Person1#: At nine thirty-s... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the times of trains to London and #Person2# wants a return ticket. | trains |
train_9532 | #Person1#: Can you speak French?
#Person2#: Yes, I can, but not very well.
#Person1#: Can you understand your Spanish teacher?
#Person2#: More or less. How well do you understand Mr. Wang, your Chinese teacher?
#Person1#: About 40 percent, if he speaks slowly. When he speaks fast, I can only catch a word here and there... | #Person2# can understand #Person2#'s Spanish teacher. #Person1# can understand #Person1#'s Chinese teacher for about 40%. | foreign language |
train_9533 | #Person1#: I was just watching a documentary on tv about people use dogs for various purpose. It was very interesting.
#Person2#: I love dogs. They have been used as guards for centuries. Nowadays, they are often used to find illegal drugs and bombs by the police and customs officers.
#Person1#: The documentary also po... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing various purposes people use dogs for. #Person1# mentions horses are still used to pull plows and carts, and #Person2# suggests that they go horse riding together at the weekend. | dogs |
train_9534 | #Person1#: Hello, Steven. Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: How's your married life?
#Person2#: We're happy together now. We both think that we're a well-matched couple.
#Person1#: That's very good. It's said that marriage is the Ab of love. But the words may not be right.
#Person2#: The situation diffe... | Steven tells #Person1# he and his wife are happy about their marriage. | marriage |
train_9535 | #Person1#: I'm going to work in a multi-national enterprise after graduation.
#Person2#: but you said your dream was to be an entrepreneur, to be your own boss.
#Person1#: I'll do it someday. But it's not the right time now. I have to learn a lot by working as an employee.
#Person2#: it sounds like you've got a perfect... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s plan to be an entrepreneur. #Person2# thinks it is great. | company |
train_9536 | #Person1#: How do I apply to an American university?
#Person2#: You should go to the library to find some information about American universities, and write to the Admission Office. Then the Admission Office will send you application forms and other related materials. From experience, many applicants write to several u... | #Person1# wants to apply to an American university. #Person2# tells #Person1# to look up some information and write to different Admission offices. #Person2# will list the requirements of universities and tells #Person1# after #Person1# enrolls #Person1# can apply for a passport and visa. | university |
train_9537 | #Person1#: Welcome back racing fans! My name is Rick Fields and, as always, I am joined by my partner in crime, Bob Copeland.
#Person2#: We're in the last stretch of this very exciting race, and Kimmi Rikknen is leading the pack with only four laps to go! They are heading to turn three and Lewis Hamilton tries to pass ... | Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are narrating an exciting race. Rikknen was in the lead and his engine got problems. Bob announces that Alonso takes the checkered flag. | race |
train_9538 | #Person1#: Laura, what are you going to do today?
#Person2#: I'm going shopping.
#Person1#: What time are you leaving?
#Person2#: I'm going to leave around 4 O'clock.
#Person1#: Will you buy a ham sandwich for me at the store?
#Person2#: OK.
#Person1#: Do you have enough money?
#Person2#: I'm not sure.
#Person1#: How m... | Laura is going shopping today. #Person1# asks her to buy a ham sandwich for #Person1# at the store. | shopping |
train_9539 | #Person1#: Jack, you should have known in general the situation of our company now.
#Person2#: Yes, and I am very satisfied with it.
#Person1#: Do you have any other questions?
#Person2#: Would you please tell me about fringe benefits of the company?
#Person1#: OK, we will pay insurances for employees after the probati... | Jack asks about the fringe benefits of the company and the vacation for staff. #Person1# introduces pay insurances for employees after the probationary period and a paid month-long vacation. | company |
train_9540 | #Person1#: We still have an important attraction.
#Person2#: What is that?
#Person1#: Melbourne Zoo.
#Person2#: What's special about Melbourne Zoo?
#Person1#: The place is a must-see. This zoo was built in 1862, and it's the oldest zoo in the world, and still among the best. There are more than 3, 000 species of animal... | #Person1# says that Melbourne Zoo is a must-see because it's the oldest zoo in the world, and still among the best. | Melbourne Zoo |
train_9541 | #Person1#: I'm sorry to interrupt you. Please take care not to make a mess while you are selecting goods. If you don't want it, please replace it.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm terribly sorry. but I couldn't find the yoghurt I saw here last time.
#Person1#: What's the brand?
#Person2#: San Yuan.
#Person1#: Oh, it's out of stock a... | #Person1# tells #Person2# not to make a mess while selecting goods. The yogurt of brand San Yuan is out of stock, so #Person1# recommends #Person2# to choose another brand. | select goods |
train_9542 | #Person1#: May I see your passport please?
#Person2#: Here is my passport. And this is the declaration form.
#Person1#: What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?
#Person2#: Business. I have a trade convention I'm attending in Chicago.
#Person1#: This visa is good for two weeks. Do you intend to stay longe... | #Person1# asks the purpose of Mr. Lee's visit to the United States, the duration of the stay, things he is going to do, and checks his bag. | Customs declaration |
train_9543 | #Person1#: May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I want to buy a VCR.
#Person1#: Well, we have many models to choose from here. Do you have a particular brand you want?
#Person2#: No. I only want it to be a very good one. The best. It's a graduation gift for my son.
#Person1#: I see. And does your son have a VCR now?
#P... | #Person2# wants to buy a VCR as a graduation gift for his son who wants to become a movie producer. Then #Person1# recommends him to buy a DVD player instead because DVDs will last forever. | VCR or DVD |
train_9544 | #Person1#: The channel boats are quite fast, aren't they?
#Person2#: Yes, very. They make the trip in about an hour.
#Person1#: I hope we shan't have a rough passage.
#Person2#: No, I hope not. I want to have a deck chair and enjoy the crossing.
#Person1#: That's a good idea.
#Person2#: The sea seems quite calm, so the... | #Person1# and #Person2# are taking a trip on a channel boat and #Person1# is seasick. They both agree that the boat gets up a fine speed and they will soon get to the land. | passage |
train_9545 | #Person1#: Come on! It's time to go!
#Person2#: Wait a minute! Just hold your horses! What's your hurry, anyway?
#Person1#: Well, I've got to stop and get gas in the car, first.
#Person2#: That won't take long.
#Person1#: Well, it won't if there no line at the pump.
#Person2#: Well, I'm not quite ready.
#Person1#: I'll... | #Person1# is in a hurry because he has got to stop and get gas in the car. #Person2# is not ready and #Person1# will only give #Person2# five more minutes. | hurry |
train_9546 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I've been waiting here for 10 minutes. Do you know how often does No. 636 run?
#Person2#: It runs every 15 minutes. You must have missed it.
#Person1#: It seems you got here at good time. Do you have a bus schedule?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. You can buy a bus schedule in a news stand.
#Person1#: I see... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about No. 636. #Person2# tells #Person1# this bus runs every 15 minutes and the Museum is the terminal. | bus |
train_9547 | #Person1#: Hi, Miss Rowling, how old were you when you started to write? And what was your first book?
#Person2#: I wrote my first Finnish (finished) story when I was about six. It was about a small animal, a rabbit, I mean. And I've been writing ever since?
#Person1#: Why did you choose to be an author?
#Person2#: If ... | #Person1# asks Miss Rowling questions about her life as a writer. Rowling answers them in detail. | author |
train_9548 | #Person1#: Mrs. Spencer, what time is Mr. Black's flight due to arrive at Boston Airport?
#Person2#: Around 2:00 p.m., sir. Will you go with the company car to meet him?
#Person1#: Yes. So I'd better leave here to no later than now. How about the hotel for Mr. Black and his party?
#Person2#: I made the reservations for... | #Person1# asks Mrs. Spencer about the preparation to receive Mr. Black to make a successful business deal and to pay back the wonderful treatment last year. | reception |
train_9549 | #Person1#: Where did you leave your bike?
#Person2#: At the station. I left it right here this morning, but when I came back it was gone.
#Person1#: Today? At what time?
#Person2#: Yes, today, at 8: 30 in the morning.
#Person1#: OK, Mrs. Richardson. We'll keep an eye out, and if the bike turns up we'll let you know.
#P... | Mrs. Richardson tells #Person1# she left her bike here but it was gone. #Person1# will keep an eye out. | bike |
train_9550 | #Person1#: Good evening, Madam. Could you do me a favor?
#Person2#: Of course. What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I am looking for a hotel. Are there any hotels near here?
#Person2#: Yes, there are some in this street. The nearest one is next to the bank. It's quite modern.
#Person1#: You see. I'm leaving tomorrow morni... | #Person1# wants to find a cheap hotel near here. #Person2# tells #Person1# to drive on for five minutes and the yellow building is a family-style hotel. | hotel |
train_9551 | #Person1#: I telephoned to see if you'd like to go to the movies this afternoon.
#Person2#: I'd really like to, but I just broke my glasses and I've got to do something about getting another pair before the shop closes. | #Person1# invites #Person2# to the movies, #Person2# refuses because #Person2# broke #Person2#'s glasses. | movies |
train_9552 | #Person1#: I've bought so many things, beautiful dresses, nice shoes and so much food. But I can't carry them alone to my place.
#Person2#: You can ask the assistants for some bags. They will help you carry the things easily. | #Person1# has bought many things. #Person2# recommends #Person1# to ask the assistants for some bags. | bags |
train_9553 | #Person1#: Hey, Jenny, let's go to a movie. You've been working on these bills for hours now.
#Person2#: It's impossible.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: We can't afford to go out. Look at the bills yourself. Everything I say goes in one ear and out of the other.
#Person1#: All right. I've been trying to cut down our expens... | #Person1# proposes going to a movie, but Jenny refuses as they can't afford to go out. | expenses |
train_9554 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I am looking for a pair of gloves. I think I wear size six.
#Person1#: The gloves are on this counter. Let's see... How about the blue pair? The color suits you and they are washable, too.
#Person2#: Oh, I'll try them on. They seem to fit. How much shall I pay you?
#Person1#: ... | #Person2# buys a pair of blue gloves of size six with #Person1#'s assistance. | gloves |
train_9555 | #Person1#: Hi, honey. Do you need any help with your luggage?
#Person2#: No, thanks, dad. I just brought one carry-on in my backpack.
#Person1#: Great. I wish your mother would take some packing lessons from you. OK, let's go home.
#Person2#: Hm...It's cold here.
#Person1#: Yes, the weatherman says that it might snow t... | #Person2# tells dad it's cold in #Person2#'s hometown and the temperature was sixty degrees and sunny when #Person2# took off from California. | go home |
train_9556 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to read some articles that are on reserve about British culture.
#Person1#: Professor Grand's class?
#Person2#: That's right. How could you know?
#Person1#: Let's just say you are not the first person coming in asking for those articles.
#Person2#: Oh, well, seeing as... | #Person2# wants to read some articles for Professor Grand's class. #Person1# says they have all been checked out and suggests that #Person1# come in first thing tomorrow morning and try again. | Reading articles |
train_9557 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Tim. It's a long time since I had the pleasure of a visit from you.
#Person2#: Yes, it must be three or four years. I haven't visited you since I called about my will. You helped me with that, you remember?
#Person1#: Yes, I remember. Do you want to make any changes in your will?
#Person2#:... | Mr. Tim and #Person1# haven't each other for a while and #Person2# helped Mr. Tim with his will. Mr. Tim is earning a good salary. He wants #Person1#'s help buying the land and building the house for his son in Edinburgh. #Person1# would be pleased to do that. | buy a land |
train_9558 | #Person1#: Hi, welcome to Happy Buddah! Can I get you anything to drink?
#Person2#: A Coke for me, please.
#Person3#: I'll have a Sprite.
#Person1#: Okay, I'll go get that for you. Are there any questions with the menu?
#Person3#: Do you use MSG?
#Person1#: No ma'am, we are MSG-free.
#Person3#: Oh man, I haven't ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# and #Person3# to order food. When they start to decide which to order, #Person2# says #Person2# has been craving Chinese food for a long time and #Person2# is sick of eating healthily all the time. | Chinese food |
train_9559 | #Person1#: Did you hear the news about Tom and his wife?
#Person2#: No. . . . what happened?
#Person1#: Well, Jane told me that Tom has been having an affair! I heard his wife caught him at a hotel with another woman!
#Person2#: Really? That's a shocker! I always thought Tom was a loyal, devoted family man.
#Person... | #Person1# tells #Person2# and Mary that Tom has been having an affair. Mary isn't interested and thinks the rumor may not be true. | gossip |
train_9560 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, ma'am. Can I help you find anything?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm just looking.
#Person1#: We have a special on these skirts this week. Would you like to try one on?
#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't need any skirts.
#Person1#: How about a blouse? This one here is the latest fashion.
#Pers... | #Person1# keeps enthusiastically asking #Person2# to try on clothes. #Person2# refuses and says she's just browsing. | shopping |
train_9561 | #Person1#: Man, I'm hungry. Do you know a good place to have lunch?
#Person2#: Yes, I know a great place. What types of food do you like?
#Person1#: Mexican, Japanese or Chinese would be great.
#Person2#: Oh, I know a place where you might like to eat.
#Person1#: Is it close by?
#Person2#: It's down a block on the... | #Person1# is hungry. #Person2# will take #Person1# to a place close by to have lunch. | lunch |
train_9562 | #Person1#: Did you bring some lunch with you?
#Person2#: Yes , I packed it myself .
#Person1#: Wow, that looks beautiful.
#Person2#: It's my health-conscious lunch, good for my health and beauty .
#Person1#: I might try it myself . | #Person2# brought #Person2#'s health-conscious lunch. #Person1# might have a try. | lunch |
train_9563 | #Person1#: I want to buy some cloth to make a curtain. Which one is better?
#Person2#: What about the twill? It washes well and won't lose shape.
#Person1#: What about the cotton one?
#Person2#: Well, it's cheap and actually the color fades easily when washed. | #Person1# wants to buy some cloth to make a curtain. #Person2# recommends the twill. | curtain |
train_9564 | #Person1#: Why didn't you come to my party last night?
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I couldn't make it. I had to go to visit my grandmother at the hospital.
#Person1#: Is your grandmother ill?
#Person2#: No, she was hit by a car.
#Person1#: I'm so sorry to hear that. Was it serious?
#Person2#: No, the driver stopped his car i... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# didn't go to #Person1#'s party last night because #Person2#'s grandmother was hit by a car and #Person2# had to visit her at the hospital. Then they talk about the party. | party |
train_9565 | #Person1#: What are those socks you're wearing? They look strange.
#Person2#: These are the sensorial fitness smart socks. They have computer chips in them that send data to a smartphone app.
#Person1#: They don't look very comfortable.
#Person2#: They're extremely comfortable. Plus, they're helping me reach my fitness... | #Person2# explains to #Person1# that the sensorial fitness smart socks help to reach #Person2#'s fitness goals for a marathon. | socks |
train_9566 | #Person1#: There are many interesting stories about how a baby learns to say its first word. Now, Mark, would you like to share your story with us?
#Person2#: OK. Here's my story. I was about 18 months old, I think, and I had just started saying my first word. Every time a truck went by, I would shout a word that sound... | Mark shares his story of how he learned to say the first word, truck, when he was about 18 months old. | the first word |
train_9567 | #Person1#: Good morning! What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I'm thinking of travelling to Suzhou in July. Could you recommend some tourist programs for that?
#Person1#: With pleasure. We arrange two kinds of tourist programs for Suzhou, a six-day tour by train and a five-day flying journey.
#Person2#: How much does a si... | #Person2# is thinking of traveling to Suzhou. #Person1# introduces two tourist programs for Suzhou, a six-day tour by train and a five-day flying journey. | travel to Suzhou |
train_9568 | #Person1#: I really think if I can get my foot in the door at this company it will do wonders for my career. Do you think you can help me polish my interview style?
#Person2#: Sure. Doing your homework and preparing for an interview really pays off.
#Person1#: I ' Ve researched the company and think I ' m perfect for t... | #Person1# wants to work for this company and asks #Person2# to help to polish the interview style. #Person2# thinks #Person1# should be confident, upfront, and honest. | interview style |
train_9569 | #Person1#: Hey, did you hear about Jessica's party this weekend?
#Person2#: Yeah, but I'm still waiting for my invitation.
#Person1#: Oh really? She gave me mine earlier today.
#Person2#: Well, she'll probably just give me my invitation later on today.
#Person1#: Yeah, so are you planning on going?
#Person2#: I think s... | #Person1# has received the invitation to Jessica's party. #Person2# hasn't but hopes to receive it later today. | invitation |
train_9570 | #Person1#: Look, that bamboo groves are flourishing. Let's go and play there.
#Person2#: Wait! Look at that board, what's on it?
#Person1#: ' Please don't enter the bamboo groves. ' We're not allowed to go in.
#Person2#: Then we'd better not go.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# suggests playing in the bamboo groves. #Person2# finds it's not allowed. | bamboo groves |
train_9571 | #Person1#: Seat 30B is right here, sir. You may take your seat. I'll put your bag in the above compartment.
#Person2#: Thank you, miss. Will dinner be served on the plane?
#Person1#: Yes, sir. I'll bring you a menu shortly after we take off.
#Person2#: That would be nice. Could you also get me a pillow and a blanket, p... | #Person1# leads #Person2# to his seat. #Person2# asks for the dinner and orders a pillow and a blanket. | plane |
train_9572 | #Person1#: She is really pretty, isn't she? Her skin looks so baby-smooth!
#Person2#: Well, it's just that she put a lot of makeup on her face. Actually, natural beauty comes from within.
#Person1#: Ah, I can smell jealousy in the air.
#Person2#: She has nothing that deserves my jealousy. I don't have to put things on ... | #Person1# thinks a lady is pretty but #Person2# thinks it's due to makeup. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is jealous. #Person2# denies that but also put cucumbers on the face to look pretty yesterday. | beauty |
train_9573 | #Person1#: Hey man! How's it hanging?
#Person2#: Hey man! Everything is just groovy baby!
#Person1#: Did you go to the roller rink on Saturday? I heard it was far out, man!
#Person2#: I wanted to, but I ran into this foxy lady that just moved to my block! I was chatting her up a bit and then we mellowed out at her plac... | #Person2# didn't go to the roller rink because he met a foxy lady. #Person1# tells him Jim went to the rink with Sherry who paid for everything. | roller rink |
train_9574 | #Person1#: Hi, long time no see. How have you been?
#Person2#: Oh, I've been fine, but I'm having some trouble with my son.
#Person1#: Tell me all about it.
#Person2#: Oh, he's 14 and in the past few months, he's become quieter and a bit secretive. He locks himself in his room and I think he's running around with the w... | #Person2# is worried about #Person2#'s 14-year-old son who has become quieter and a bit secretive. #Person1# advises #Person2# to talk to him to find out more about what's going on in his life. | son |
train_9575 | #Person1#: Did you hear? The state is thinking of legalizing gambling in our city! Soon we are gonna have amazing hotels and casinos here which will be good for our business!
#Person2#: Are you serious? Gambling is a vice industry built on deception and fed by the intentional exploitation of human weakness for the sole... | #Person1# thinks legalizing gambling in their city will be good for the business. #Person2# is disgusted by the idea and explains to #Person1# how it exploits people. #Person1# is kind of persuaded. #Person2# will organize a protest rally. | gambling |
train_9576 | #Person1#: Can I borrow your Cds for our school dance?
#Person2#: Oh, you don't ask much, do you?
#Person1#: I promise I will personally guard every single one and they will come back in perfect condition.
#Person2#: I'll tell you what. Your class can rent them from me for the night and buy back any damaged ones.
#Pers... | #Person1# wants to borrow #Person2#'s CDs for the school dance because #Person1# cannot afford to pay for a band. #Person2# will rent them to #Person1#. | school dance |
train_9577 | #Person1#: Could you tell me what university you went to, Mr. Liu?
#Person2#: I went to the University of Edinburgh and Peking University
#Person1#: Did you? And what did you study at Edinburgh?
#Person2#: I have a Ph.D. degree in Natural Language Processing, NLP.
#Person1#: Well I should call you Dr. Liu. Would you mi... | Dr. Liu tells #Person1# he has a Ph.D. in NLP and has internships in leading companies. | interview |
train_9578 | #Person1#: What's your favorite magazine?
#Person2#: Off hand, I'd say the Reader's Digests is my favorite.
#Person1#: What kind of magazine is it?
#Person2#: It's instructive and inspiring.
#Person1#: Really? It is a weekly, isn't it?
#Person2#: No, it's a semimonthly.
#Person1#: Does it enjoy popularity among the you... | #Person2#'s favourite magazine is Reader's Digests. #Person1# would like to have a try. | favorite magazine |
train_9579 | #Person1#: Quite a few people are laid off these days.
#Person2#: Yeah. It is not easy for them to find another job.
#Person1#: University graduates have difficulty finding a job too. There seems to be more and more competition in the job market
#Person2#: It is strange that some people are quitting their jobs in order... | #Person1# and #Person2# agree that it's not easy for people to find jobs. | find a job |
train_9580 | #Person1#: What do you think of smoking?
#Person2#: It's harmful not only for yourself but for others.
#Person1#: What in your opinion can be done to stop smoking?
#Person2#: Stop producing cigarettes.
#Person1#: But that'll affect the national economy.
#Person2#: That's right. But I don't think there are better ways.
... | #Person2# suggests stopping producing cigarettes to stop smoking. #Person1# suggests putting a warning on each packet. | smoking |
train_9581 | #Person1#: Would you please tell me something about the agriculture and industry of New Zealand?
#Person2#: The agriculture in New Zealand is highly mechanized. The industry mainly focuses on the manufacture of agriculture and stockbreeding products.
#Person1#: I see.
#Person2#: If you need any further information, ple... | #Person2# introduces the agriculture and industry of New Zealand to #Person1#. | agriculture and industry |
train_9582 | #Person1#: You look so happy, Anna. Any good news?
#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve won the first prize in the math contest.
#Person1#: Really? Congratulations!
#Person2#: Thank you, Paul.
#Person1#: By the way, would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow evening? Tomorrow is my birthday.
#Person2#: Good, happy birthday to you!... | Paul congratulates Anna for winning the first prize and invites her to his birthday party tomorrow. | birthday party |
train_9583 | #Person1#: Do you know how to go to the Fragrant Hills in Beijing? I heard that they are very famous in China.
#Person2#: Yes. Especially in autumn, the red leaves of the maple trees make the whole mountain red.
#Person1#: That must be very beautiful.
#Person2#: Yes, it can make people feel as if they were in the land ... | #Person2# introduces Fragrant Hills in Beijing to #Person1# and promises to go there with #Person1#. | Fragrant Hills |
train_9584 | #Person1#: Hello. This is Doctor Bell's Office. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Hi. This is Taylor Wright calling. I'Ve got an appointment with Doctor Bell at 9. 00 tomorrow morning. I'Ve got to cancel this appointment. My father-in-law passed away suddenly last night.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Cancelling the appoi... | Taylor Wright calls #Person1# to cancel an appointment with Doctor Bell. | cancel the appointment |
train_9585 | #Person1#: I need help finding a gift for my daughter.
#Person2#: Would she like a laptop?
#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea.
#Person2#: A Mac is a very popular brand.
#Person1#: She mentioned a Mac. How much is it?
#Person2#: A 15 - inch Pro model is $ 2, 100 plus tax.
#Person1#: That sounds like a great price. ... | #Person1# buys a Mac from #Person2# as a gift for #Person1#'s daughter. | buy a gift |
train_9586 | #Person1#: Let me take care of the check today.
#Person2#: Why? It's unfair. How about going dutch?
#Person1#: You paid the last time, because I didn't have any money, remember?
#Person2#: Oh, come on, I almost forgot. Don't worry about it. I didn't mind picking up the tab last time.
#Person1#: But you really should le... | #Person1# insists on taking care of the check today because #Person2# paid the last time. #Person2# agrees. | pay the check |
train_9587 | #Person1#: Room service. May I come in?
#Person2#: Come in please.
#Person1#: Mr. Green?
#Person2#: Yes. Put them on there please.
#Person1#: OK. If you need anything, just call the Room service.
#Person2#: Thank you. By the way, what shall we do with the plates when we finish our meal?
#Person1#: Just leave them outsi... | #Person1# brings Mr. Green's food to his room and tells him to leave the plates outside the door after eating. | room service |
train_9588 | #Person1#: I am past my stop. Would you please let me get off?
#Person2#: I am sorry. It's not allowed. You have to wait till the next station.
#Person1#: Well, that's OK.
#Person2#: Can you please slow down? I am not in a hurry.
#Person1#: OK. | #Person1# is past #Person1#'s stop but it's not allowed to get off now. | get off |
train_9589 | #Person1#: I'm sorry, I'm engaged at 2 p. m.
#Person2#: If you don't mind, let's make it a little later. What about three or four?
#Person1#: Sorry, the whole afternoon is filled up here. Will tomorrow do?
#Person2#: All right. | #Person1# and #Person2# decide to make it tomorrow. | appointment |
train_9590 | #Person1#: Hello. I need to reserve a room.
#Person2#: Not a problem. May I have your name, please?
#Person1#: Of course. I'm John Sandals.
#Person2#: Hi, sir. My name is Michelle. Could you tell me when you need the room?
#Person1#: Right now. I plan to be there in April from the 14th to the 17th.
#Person2#: Perhaps y... | Michelle helps John Sandals reserve a nonsmoking room with a single queen-size bed from April 14th to 17th for $308 per night. | reserve a room |
train_9591 | #Person1#: Hi, I'm checking in. The last name is Rama.
#Person2#: Yes, here is your reservation. You have a standard room reserved for two nights. Is that right?
#Person1#: Actually, no. It should be a suite. I had booked a non-smoking king.
#Person2#: Oh, my mistake. The reservation is for a suite and it is a non-smok... | Rama booked a non-smoking suite with a king bed. #Person2# asks for Rama's credit card and helps Rama check in. | check in |
train_9592 | #Person1#: Excuse me, have you got any laundry? The laundryman is here to collect it.
#Person2#: Yes, I have. Here are my blouse, coats and stockings.
#Person1#: Anything else?
#Person2#: Oh, yes. My husband also has some laundry. This is his suit and here is his pajamas.
#Person1#: Are they to be dry-cleaned?
#Person2... | #Person2# has some laundry and needs her blouse and overcoat tomorrow evening. #Person1# will ask the dry-cleaners to clean up the spots on her overcoat and tells #Person2# the laundry has sewed on a new button for #Person2#'s shirt. | laundry |
train_9593 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you help me figure out how to get to the Wudaokou subway station from here?
#Person2#: Sure. . . first you're going to have to buy a ticket to ride on the subway. The Wudaokou station is on the lightrail, so you'll have to transfer. Be sure you buy a combination ticket for the regular subway a... | #Person1# wants to get to the Wudaokou subway station. #Person2# tells #Person1# to buy a combination ticket for the regular subway and the light rail, take the red line first, and transfer to the blue line. #Person1# thinks it's complicated. #Person2# suggests #Person1# following the crowd. | subway station |
train_9594 | #Person1#: What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I need to return a book.
#Person1#: Can I do anything else for you?
#Person2#: I want to check these books out.
#Person1#: Is that all?
#Person2#: That's all.
#Person1#: May I see your library card, please?
#Person2#: It's right here.
#Person1#: Will that be all for to... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to return a book and check some books out. | library |
train_9595 | #Person1#: Hello, can I start you off with anything to drink?
#Person2#: Yes, may I have some water, please?
#Person1#: Sure, would you like any appetizers today?
#Person2#: May I get an order of barbeque wings?
#Person1#: No problem, can I get you anything else?
#Person2#: No, thank you, that'll be all for now.
#Perso... | #Person1# helps #Person2# order some water, barbeque wings, and fettuccine Alfredo. | order food |
train_9596 | #Person1#: Oh, no, it's a quarter to eight now. The school bus is coming in five minutes. Hurry up or we'll miss it.
#Person2#: Come on. Relax. You forget? The time has been adjusted. We have double five minutes left. | #Person2# reminds #Person1# the time for the school bus has been adjusted. | school bus |
train_9597 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Are you being attended to?
#Person2#: I'm looking for 56 cushions. Do you have one of this size?
#Person1#: Yes, we do. But what color do you want?
#Person2#: Dark and light yellow woven together.
#Person1#: Please move over here, sir. How about this one?
#Person2#: Mm...I like the color a... | #Person2# is looking for 56 cushions. #Person1# recommends one and can give #Person2# a 6% off. #Person2# takes it and asks #Person1# to ship it to #Person2# in Denmark. | buy a cushion |
train_9598 | #Person1#: Good morning! Colly Chemicals. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Good morning! I'd like to speak to Mr. Brown, please.
#Person1#: I'm sorry he is not in at the moment. Can I take a message?
#Person2#: OK. My name is Tom Morton. That's M-O-R-T-O-N. I'm phoning from Everbrite Travel about Mr. Brown's trip to Aust... | Tom Morton calls Mr. Brown but Mr. Brown is not in so Tom leaves a message about Mr. Brown's trip to Australia. | leave a message |
train_9599 | #Person1#: Hello, Professor White, I got my grade in the mail this morning, but I think there might be a mistake in my mark.
#Person2#: Yeah, I've got several calls just like yours. There must be a problem with the computing system. It should be straightened out in a couple of hours. | Professor White tells #Person1#, who calls to query #Person1#'s grade, there must be a problem with the computing system. | computing system |
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