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train_9700 | #Person1#: Sherry, how are you doing with your thesis?
#Person2#: Oh my thesis. That's something I definitely don't want to talk about right now. I finished my first draft some time ago. But my supervisor said I should do more research if I want to achieve the quality that he expects of me. | Sherry has finished the first draft, but it doesn't meet the supervisor's expectations. | thesis |
train_9701 | #Person1#: And when did you begin this sort of work?
#Person2#: Let me see. Um...Yes, four years ago.
#Person1#: And you enjoy it?
#Person2#: Oh yes, very much. It is very tiring with long hours on the jobs, sometimes...uh...as much as 12 hours. But it's exciting to meet people from all over the world. It really is.
#P... | Though being a guide is very tiring, #Person2# enjoys the work because #Person2# can meet people from all over the world. #Person1# asks about the necessary qualifications to be a guide. | guide |
train_9702 | #Person1#: You know that in China all the children should go to school and must finish the primary and junior school. It's the law.
#Person2#: Yes, I know this quite well. But still there are some children who can't go to school because of their poverty.
#Person1#: Yes, it's a matter of money. You see, education here i... | #Person1# says finishing the primary and junior school is the law in China. #Person2# says because of poverty, there're still children who can't go to school. | education system |
train_9703 | #Person1#: Excuse me, waiter, but I think there is something in my soup.
#Person2#: What's wrong?
#Person1#: Well, I think I saw an insect or something when I was spooning out the noodles. Could you please bring me another bowl?
#Person2#: Oh, I'm very sorry. I'll get you another bowl.
#Person1#: Thank you.
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# tells the waiter that there is something in #Person1#'s soup. The waiter gets #Person1# another bowl and doesn't charge for the soup. | restaurant talk |
train_9704 | #Person1#: I heard you are going out with John?
#Person2#: Yes. To be frank, I really love him to death.
#Person1#: You are so lucky.
#Person2#: Why do you say that?
#Person1#: Why? Are you kidding me? A guy like that is hard to find. Few boys are so caring, so patient, and did I mention he is hottie?
#Person2#: Y... | #Person2# admits loving John. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is lucky because John is nice, and loves #Person2# too. | daily talk |
train_9705 | #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 ... | #Person2# disagrees with #Person1#'s opinions that the woman is pretty because she puts lots of makeup. #Person2# explains to #Person1# what she put on the face are cucumbers. | skincare |
train_9706 | #Person1#: Thomas, would you be so kind as to lay the table for me? I'm busy in the kitchen.
#Person2#: Of course! Where are the things?
#Person1#: They're all here.
#Person2#: Right! I'll do it straight away.
#Person1#: Thanks a lot. I'm most grateful. | #Person1# asks Thomas to help lay the table. | lay the table |
train_9707 | #Person1#: Shall I call and tell your assistant that you're not going to work today?
#Person2#: Yes, please, dear. Tell her I've got a cold and a headache, but I hope to be back in a day or 2. You'd better tell her I'm staying in bed.
#Person1#: But you're not in bed? Do you want me to tell a lie?
#Person2#: Oh, it's o... | #Person2# wants #Person1# to inform #Person2#'s assistant that #Person2# will not go to work today. #Person1# asks #Person2# to put the cigarette out and follow #Person1#'s instructions. | phone call |
train_9708 | #Person1#: What is it Frank? You look upset.
#Person2#: Hi Nancy, I work very hard, I get results. I do much more than I really should and nobody notices anyway, I didn't get the promotion this time.
#Person1#: Frank I think you need talk with the boss. At least ask for a pay rise or something.
#Person2#: You know, I g... | Nancy suggests Frank talking with his boss about the promotion but Frank is afraid. Nancy advises him to talk with the boss at her birthday party. | office talk |
train_9709 | #Person1#: Are you staying by yourself again this summer vacation?
#Person2#: No, I'm not. My brother and sister are staying with me right now.
#Person1#: Really? What are they doing this summer?
#Person2#: Well, my brother is on vacation now. He always wants to come and visit the city.
#Person1#: What about your siste... | #Person2# tells June the things #Person2#'s brother, sister and #Person2# are doing this summer vacation. June says June starts Japanese in school this vacation. | daily talk |
train_9710 | #Person1#: Della, this is Johnny.
#Person2#: Oh, hi Johnny.
#Person1#: Hi. Hey, this Wednesday is Gerald's birthday. Tony and Amy suggested that we throw him a party. Would you like to come?
#Person2#: This Wednesday? What kind of party?
#Person1#: A disguise party.
#Person2#: Sounds like fun. Where will it be held?
#P... | Johnny calls Della and asks her to throw Gerald a surprising party with Tony and Amy. Della hesitates at first because of the work but then agrees. | birthday party |
train_9711 | #Person1#: What were you doing when I called you last night?
#Person2#: I was watching a TV program, it was about how people use horses for various purposes.
#Person1#: Oh, I love horses. I think they are very useful.
#Person2#: Yeah, people use them for sports and entertainment, and horse races take place in many coun... | #Person2# introduces the purposes of using horses mentioned in the TV program he watched to #Person1#. | TV program |
train_9712 | #Person1#: Let's go to that Mexican restaurant where we used to eat. It has the best soup.
#Person2#: I'd rather go to that Salvadoran restaurant. It has good soup, too, but the specialist corn pancakes with melted cheese inside.
#Person1#: What kind of restaurant is that?
#Person2#: It serves food that people eat in E... | #Person2# refuses #Person1#'s ideas of going to the Mexican restaurant and recommends the Salvadoran restaurant. | restaurant |
train_9713 | #Person1#: Do you want to go to a big university or a small one?
#Person2#: I think I'd rather go to a small university, so the classes wouldn't be so large.
#Person1#: Do you want to go out of the state or stay here?
#Person2#: I want to stay in the state, so I will be close to home.
#Person1#: It sure would be nice t... | #Person2# wants to go to a small private university in the state. Because private universities are expensive, #Person2# has applied for a music scholarship. #Person1# is going to study at Oregon State University. | university |
train_9714 | #Person1#: Can I borrow five bucks?
#Person2#: No!
#Person1#: Come on! I'll pay you back on Tuesday.
#Person2#: Last time I lent you money, you never paid me back.
#Person1#: I promise if you lend me five dollars today, I will repay you in full next week.
#Person2#: Ok, but I'm taking your skateboard as collateral.
#Pe... | #Person1# wants to borrow money from #Person2#. #Person2# agrees but demands collateral. | borrow money |
train_9715 | #Person1#: Are you ready to go shopping?
#Person2#: Just a minute. I need to make a list of thinks that we need.
#Person1#: Good idea. Have you written down potatoes, carrots, and onions?
#Person2#: I don ' t have onions on my list. I ' ll add them. We should get some tea. Is green tea ok or should we get the same tea ... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about what to buy and make a list before going shopping. They don't have enough cash so #Person2#'ll take #Person2#'s credit card. | make an shopping-list |
train_9716 | #Person1#: Would you help me figure out what to do about the office party?
#Person2#: I would be happy to help. What would you like me to help with, food or entertainment?
#Person1#: I would like to help you with both.
#Person2#: That will work out fine. To make sure everything goes together, do you think this party sh... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to help prepare their office party. They decide to have a dressy party with Chinese food, Continental food, a band, and a DJ. | ask for help |
train_9717 | #Person1#: It's especially cold when the wind is blowing.
#Person2#: Why don't you wear a scarf?
#Person1#: What can wearing one do for me?
#Person2#: You're cold because the wind is blowing into your open collar. It's not because your jacket isn't thick enough.
#Person1#: So wearing a scarf helps your body to stay war... | #Person1# feels cold. Pam recommends #Person1# to wear a scarf and lends #Person1# gloves and earmuffs. #Person1# is grateful. | daily talk |
train_9718 | #Person1#: Cindy, how come nearly all the prime-time TV shows are comedies?
#Person2#: That's because Americans love sitcoms.
#Person1#: Sitcoms?
#Person2#: Situation comedies. A sitcom is half an hour long and it airs weekly. Sitcom shows tend to be about ordinary people. If there is one thing that all the shows have ... | #Person1# finds all the American prime-time shows are comedies. Cindy thinks Americans would rather laugh than cry or be scared in their free time. | TV show discussion |
train_9719 | #Person1#: How do you want your hair cut?
#Person2#: I want it the way Peckham wears it.
#Person1#: Who is Peckham?
#Person2#: Are you kidding me? Even the girls know Peckham. Whatever, I have a picture of him here.
#Person1#: You are a big fan of him! He has strong legs.
#Person2#: Sure, he is a soccer star.
#Person1#... | #Person2# wants a haircut like Peckham's. #Person1# mistakenly cuts it in the hairstyle of Kahn and then promises to fix it. | have a haircut |
train_9720 | #Person1#: Belinda, I'm going to a party tonight. What shall I wear?
#Person2#: Is it formal or informal?
#Person1#: I guess it's formal.
#Person2#: Then, you should dress well.
#Person1#: That's right.
#Person2#: I think a white shirt with a blue tie looks nice on you.
#Person1#: You are smart.
#Person2#: Of course, t... | #Person1# will go to a formal party and Belinda suggests wearing a white shirt with a blue tie and the brown leather shoes. | party dressing discussion |
train_9721 | #Person1#: Joanne, let's not make this divorce any more acrimonious than it already is, okay? Let's just get down to business and start dividing this stuff up fairly, so we can go our separate ways, alright?
#Person2#: Fine with me. I just want to get this over with. It's important we make a clean break. I should have ... | Jeff and Joanne are getting divorced. They argue about the division of assets, including their record collection, the antique gramophone, the silver tea set, etc. Then some old photographs bring back their shared memories and they think maybe they should get back together. | divorce |
train_9722 | #Person1#: When can we expect you and your daughter for dinner? Next Saturday?
#Person2#: Next Saturday? I'm sorry. I'Ve promised to go to a Chinese Opera with my daughter.
#Person1#: How about Sunday then?
#Person2#: Yes, Sunday sounds fine. What time?
#Person1#: Does 6 thirty suit you?
#Person2#: It suits us fine. We... | #Person1# invites #Person2# and #Person2#'s daughter for dinner. They finally agree to have the dinner next Sunday. | dinner invitation |
train_9723 | #Person1#: You're a wonderful person, Kathleen.
#Person2#: So are you.
#Person1#: And I'm so honored that you would want to be with me because you would never be with anyone who wasn't truly worthy.
#Person2#: I feel exactly the same way as you.
#Person1#: Don't, don't, don't, don't say that. That, that makes it worse.... | #Person1# and #Person2# admire each other but don't love each other. | love story |
train_9724 | #Person1#: I don't know how John can put up with his son, who fools around without working.
#Person2#: He's out of John's hands. Nothing he can do about such a black sheep.
#Person1#: If I were him, I would give him a good talking-to. I would insist on his stopping fooling around like that. | #Person1# thinks John should ask his son to stop fooling around. | gossip |
train_9725 | #Person1#: Did you get a nice tree?
#Person2#: Sure did. It's a beauty. Where do you want it?
#Person1#: Let's put it over there.
#Person2#: Let's go to work. We want to have the tree ready to light up by evening.
#Person1#: Let's string the lights first. Then we won't have to mess up the decorations.
#Person2#: Hand m... | #Person1# and #Person2# put on the lights first and decorate the Chrismas tree. | Chrismas tree preparation |
train_9726 | #Person1#: I had a terrible journey back from Bangkok last week.
#Person2#: Really? Why? What happened?
#Person1#: Well, first of all, the taxi that was taking me from the client's office to the airport broke down on the freeway.
#Person2#: Oh, no.
#Person1#: Yes, and the driver didn't speak any English or Chinese and ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s terrible traveling experience in Bangkok. The taxi broke down so #Person1# had to thumb a lift. But the driver drove slowly so #Person1# missed #Person1#'s flight. When #Person1# finally got back, #Person1# found #Person1# had left #Person1#'s key in Bangkok. | traveling experience discussion |
train_9727 | #Person1#: Wow! Look at all these books! I bet I can find a book about anything here!
#Person2#: Shih!! Please keep your voice down. There are people reading and studying here.
#Person1#: Ok, I'm sorry. Are you the librarian? Maybe you can help me, I am looking for a book.
#Person2#: Yes I am. You can check our online ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to find a book in the library. #Person1# wants to borrow some books having nursery rhymes. #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s identification and tells #Person1# #Person1# can have the books for two weeks. | borrow books |
train_9728 | #Person1#: I am not sure how to add a class.
#Person2#: Do you have an add sheet for me to sign?
#Person1#: I'll bring one next time.
#Person2#: When you get the signed add slip, you must take it to the Admissions and Records Office or you will not be added. Can you find the office?
#Person1#: I think I know where it i... | #Person1# is confused about how to add a class. #Person2# tells #Person1# to deliver the signed add slip to the Office and come back. Then #Person2# will check if #Person1# is in. | add a class |
train_9729 | #Person1#: I would like to buy some beef.
#Person2#: What kind do you want?
#Person1#: I need to get ground beef.
#Person2#: How many pounds would you like me to get you?
#Person1#: I need about four pounds.
#Person2#: Exactly what type of ground beef do you want?
#Person1#: Extra lean.
#Person2#: I'll get that for you... | #Person1# buys four pounds of the extra-lean ground beef with #Person2#'s assistance. | shopping |
train_9730 | #Person1#: I'd like to get my laundry.
#Person2#: Yes, sir. May I have your laundry ticket please?
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Yes, they're ready to go.
#Person1#: Can you sew on these buttons?
#Person2#: No problem.
#Person1#: How much for the shirts?
#Person2#: 10 dollars.
#Person1#: Here's the money, keep th... | #Person1# gets #Person1#'s laundry and has some buttons sewed with #Person2#'s assistance. | laundry |
train_9731 | #Person1#: Hello, I set up my laundry yesterday, are they being ready?
#Person2#: They will be ready this afternoon.
#Person1#: Oh, no. I'm leaving for Japan at eleven this morning.
#Person2#: Is that right? We are very sorry
#Person1#: I thought it the same day service. Anyway, please do a hurry.
#Person2#: I'm afraid... | #Person1#'s laundry hasn't been ready but #Person1#'s leaving for Japan. #Person2# will send them to Japan. | laundry |
train_9732 | #Person1#: Hello again. Have you come to a decision?
#Person2#: I'm still not sure about these'Visible'Certificates. What's the real difference, except the amounts available?
#Person1#: Visible Certificates are registered and the holders of these can report any loss directly to the bank. Also, they can be cashed in adv... | #Person1# explains the differences between Visible Certificates and Bearer Certificates to #Person2#. The former is registered and the latter isn't. They can both be cashed. | ask for information |
train_9733 | #Person1#: Do you mind if I smoke here?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I'd prefer you didn't. The AC ( air-conditioning ) is also on.
#Person1#: Can I just turn off the AC for now and open the window and smoke indoors?
#Person2#: That's not a very good idea. It's quite hot outside. Why don't you smoke outside?
#Person1#: It's v... | #Person1# asks #Person2# if #Person1# can smoke here. #Person2# insists that #Person1# should not. | social casual talk |
train_9734 | #Person1#: Hello. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I'm here to apply for the job of director that your company posted yesterday. Is it still available?
#Person1#: Yes. We'll close this position posting at the end of this month.
#Person2#: Great. Where can I get an application form?
#Person1#: Go to the Human Resource Of... | #Person2# comes to apply for a job. #Person1# tells #Person2# to get an application form from Room 120. | social talk |
train_9735 | #Person1#: Welcome to IBA. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: Hello. I'm a Financial Manager in a local company and we'd like to open a Foreign Currency Account with you.
#Person1#: I see. That shouldn't be a problem, Sir. Which currency would you require?
#Person2#: We have recently started doing a lot of busine... | #Person2# wants to open a GBP account. #Person1# introduces the procedure and the documents required. #Person2# wants to begin as soon as possible. | open an account |
train_9736 | #Person1#: Hi. What can I get for you?
#Person2#: I'd like a half a pound of ground beef, please.
#Person1#: Good choice! Our ground beef is extra lean, if you know what I mean.
#Person2#: Could I also have half a dozen pork chops and two pounds of boneless chicken breasts?
#Person1#: No, no no no chicken breasts at th... | #Person2# purchases some ground beef, pork chops, smoked ham, salami, and bologna with #Person1#'s assistance. #Person1# recommends more but #Person2# refuses. | shopping |
train_9737 | #Person1#: Where do you want to go this weekend?
#Person2#: Let's go to the lake and camp on the south side.
#Person1#: Do you want to take the jet ski?
#Person2#: Let's just rent one this time. The AC is broken in the truck, remember?
#Person1#: Oh, that's right. Renting is good!
#Person2#: Should we call the Olsen's ... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about going camping this weekend and want to invite the Olsen's. | weekend plan |
train_9738 | #Person1#: Doctor, my child is nine years old, and I recently found that he was constantly telling lies about how he is doing at school.
#Person2#: Is he doing very well at school?
#Person1#: He is doing OK, but he pretends he is doing much better by telling lies.
#Person2#: What's his problem?
#Person1#: This may be c... | #Person1# consults #Person2# about #Person1#'s son's habit of telling lies. #Person1# thinks he should build up his self-esteem and rewards might help. | consult a doctor |
train_9739 | #Person1#: Your name is Sanjay Kumar, is that correct?
#Person2#: Yes, madam.
#Person1#: You claim you are traveling on a scholarship from Delhi University.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: Now it seems that a hand gun was found in your luggage. Do you admit that?
#Person2#: Yes, but...
#Person1#: According to the s... | #Person1# interrogates Mr. Kumar because a handgun was found in his luggage. Mr. Kumar claims he didn't bring it and it must have been the man in the next seat during the flight. | security interrogation |
train_9740 | #Person1#: Let's hear about Mr. Brown's comment to the movie.
#Person2#: Hello, everyone. I thought Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth was on the whole a good film. It is an excellent film for teachers to show their classes to explain global warming. It explains the facts very well, explains away the objections that peopl... | Mr. Brown is asked by #Person1# to comment on the movie Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth. He thinks it's an excellent film for teachers to show their classes to explain global warming, but it's not perfect because it tries to be a biography of Al Gore at the same time. | movie review |
train_9741 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Do you have any keys or money in your pockets?
#Person2#: No. No. I think I've taken everything out.
#Person1#: Okay. Go ahead and walk through the body scanner.
#Person2#: Will I feel anything?
#Person1#: No sir. Just walk through and keep your hands in the air.
#Person2#: Okay, huh? [ Security a... | #Person1# gives #Person2# a security check in the airport and finds many prohibited items in his bag. #Person1# feels astonished at #Person2#'s ignorance of security and will bring him to #Person1#'s supervisor. | security check |
train_9742 | #Person1#: You're not looking too good. Are you sure you are all right?
#Person2#: It was a long flight. I'll be fine after a good night's sleep.
#Person1#: You look very pale.
#Person2#: These long flights are just so boring, and you just have to sit there in your seat without moving and you know I like to get as much... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is tired due to a long flight. | daily talk |
train_9743 | #Person1#: David, what do you like to do in your spare time?
#Person2#: I like to play sports.
#Person1#: Which sport do you play the most -- volleyball, basketball, baseball, or football?
#Person2#: The last one. When I was in high school, I was a forward.
#Person1#: You're more active than I am. I like reading, photo... | David and #Person1# talk about their hobbies and #Person1# is surprised that David doesn't have a computer. | spare time activities |
train_9744 | #Person1#: Do you know James? He's in your class.
#Person2#: Certainly, in fact he was the first person I got to know in my class. Istill remember the look on his face when he showed up late on the first day ofschool. | #Person2# tells #Person1# about the first time #Person2# met James. | daily casual talk |
train_9745 | #Person1#: Mr. Miller, you were late for work, weren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm very sorry.
#Person1#: Why did you get here so late?
#Person2#: I watched TV till very late last night.
#Person1#: What was on?
#Person2#: It was an exc iting football match. France against Germany. When the France were about to win... So, ... | #Person2# is late and explains that #Person2# stayed up late to watch a game and thus got up late. Also, there was an accident on #Person2#'s way to work. #Person1# warns #Person2# not to be late again. | late for work |
train_9746 | #Person1#: I hear the guy who is going to deliver the lecture this weekend spend a year living in the rainforest.
#Person2#: Great. I'm doing a report on the rainforest. Maybe I can get some new information to add to it. | #Person1# tells #Person2# the lecturer lived in the rainforest for a year. | social casual talk |
train_9747 | #Person1#: Hi, Robert, what happened to your face? It looks swollen.
#Person2#: I have to go and get my teeth filled.
#Person1#: Did it hurt?
#Person2#: I don't even want to talk about it. It killed me!
#Person1#: Well, I guess you've learned a good lesson, huh! You have to take good care of your teeth.
#Person2#: No k... | Robert's teeth need filling. Robert tells #Person1# he can't stand the pain and the bill is large. | daily casual talk |
train_9748 | #Person1#: So what do you think of my new dress?
#Person2#: I think it's great! I really like the color, and it goes really well with your eyes. I've actually been eyeing that dress at Maxine's for a while now, but I wasn't sure I could afford ninety-five dollars for a dress at the moment.
#Person1#: Um, ninety-five ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for #Person2#'s opinion about her dress. #Person2# thinks it's great but also tells #Person1# some other stores sell the dress at a lower price. #Person1# feels regretful. | daily talk |
train_9749 | #Person1#: Hey, Ray, what are you doing right now?
#Person2#: Not much. Joann. Do you want to hang out?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. I'm at home myself right now with nothing much to do.
#Person2#: Me, too. What would you like to do?
#Person1#: Well, we could go to a movie. Have you see Shrek 2?
#Person2#: I have, actual... | #Person1# and #Person2# feel bored, so they talk about a great number of activities to kill time. They think about watching movies, walking, going shopping, going bowling, and so on, but they can't reach a consensus. They finally decide to have dinner at #Person1#'s house and play Mah Jiang. | daily casual talk |
train_9750 | #Person1#: Your garden is looking beautiful this summer. The flowers are really colorful.
#Person2#: Thank you. I have roses, tulips, and daffodils. Do you like the rockery with the smaller flowers?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Those are violets, aren't they?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. This afternoon, I'm going to prune the... | #Person1# admires #Person2#'s garden and offers to cut branches. #Person2# is grateful and will prune the hedge and cut the grass. | tend a garden |
train_9751 | #Person1#: Barbara! They've been caught!
#Person2#: No! Wonderful!
#Person1#: Apparently, it was a couple of young thugs. Believe it or not, they both come from rich families. So the police said.
#Person3#: Well, I'm glad you'll recover your things.
#Person1#: The only snag is that the silver's been lost.
#Person2... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the young thugs stealing #Person1#'s property have been caught. #Person1# can recover almost everything except the silver and the wrecked car. They express their hatred towards the criminals. | daily talk |
train_9752 | #Person1#: Hi, can I help you?
#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm just looking.
#Person1#: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Greg.
#Person2#: Sure, I'll let you know if I need anything. Hm, this mattress is very firm. Jack will probably like it.
#Person1#: Did you find something you like?
#Pers... | #Person2# finds a satisfying mattress at the shop but it doesn't have a frame. Greg says he can offer a discount and a good paying plan. #Person2# will think about it. | shopping |
train_9753 | #Person1#: So, Jack, do you believe in ghosts?
#Person2#: No, not really. Why do you ask?
#Person1#: Because I want to tell you about the time that I saw a ghost.
#Person2#: You saw a ghost? When?
#Person1#: It was many years ago, when I was a little child. It was the middle of the night, and I went to get a drink ... | #Person1# tells Jack about the time that #Person1# saw a ghost. #Person1# thought it was a ghost but it turned out to be #Person1#'s dad in green pajamas. | ghost discussion |
train_9754 | #Person1#: May, is the university a terrible place?
#Person2#: Surely not. Life in the university is fun. Why did you ask?
#Person1#: Because you study day in and day out for the entrance exam. So I figure you would study even harder after you've got in.
#Person2#: Studying in the university is not easy, but it's no... | May tells #Person1# universities have free and creative learning environments. May likes Chinese literature but she's also interested in economics. #Person1# encourages her to choose what she likes and comforts her there is enough time to make a decision. | university study discussion |
train_9755 | #Person1#: Do you think the bad weather will last long?
#Person2#: I don't think so. It changes so quickly this time.
#Person1#: I hope so. We have planed to visit the square but we have to cancel it.
#Person2#: I think you can go to visit the museum. It's worth seeing. You can go to the square some other time.
#Pe... | #Person1# cannot visit the square due to the bad weather. #Person2# suggests #Person1# visit the museum. | change plans |
train_9756 | #Person1#: You only have an hour for lunch?
#Person2#: No, now I only have 45 minutes.
#Person1#: That's not enough. Where are we going?
#Person2#: We can go to a place near the mall.
#Person1#: Oh, alright, let's go across the street. We can eat at Tony's Italian restaurant. I love their pizza.
#Person2#: I love their... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about where to have lunch. #Person2# only has 45 minutes and they decide to the Jungle Cafe. | daily casual talk |
train_9757 | #Person1#: Adam, I called your home this morning but I couldn't get through. Was there anything wrong with your phone?
#Person2#: I was at an art exhibition. I had it turned off before I entered the exhibition hall.
#Person1#: What did you see at the exhibition?
#Person2#: It was about ancient Greek art. You know, I lo... | Adam didn't answer #Person1#'s call this morning because he was at an art exhibition. Adam loves exhibitions, while #Person1# loves going to pop concerts. | hobby |
train_9758 | #Person1#: Doctor Wilson, can I talk to you for a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, Fred. What is it?
#Person1#: I'm worried about my grade in your English Class. I really want an A. But my job has kept me busy.
#Person2#: I see. Well, it might be hard for you to get an A. So far, you have a B average. You will need a 97 or 98 ... | Fred comes to Doctor Wilson to see if Fred can do something to make up for his grade. Doctor Wilson is hesitant at first but then agrees to give everybody a chance to write a paper for extra credits. | social talk |
train_9759 | #Person1#: Hello, Ingrid. What are you trying to do here? All these advertisements in papers. My goodness, you're not looking very happy, are you?
#Person2#: My parents want me to study in England. They threw all these to me and asked me to find out about schools in England.
#Person1#: Hang on, I'll switch on your read... | Ingrid tells #Person1# she is pushed by her parents to find a school in England. #Person1# offers to help. | daily talk |
train_9760 | #Person1#: Kathy, you look worried, why?
#Person2#: According to the screen, our flight to Sydney has been delayed by 3 hours. So now we won't be boarding the plane until 2:00 PM. But we have a meeting at night.
#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem. The meeting with our customers isn't until 8:00 o'clock. Unfortunate... | Kathy is worried due to the delayed flight. #Person1# comforts her that they won't be late for the meeting. But they won't have time for sightseeing. | delayed flight |
train_9761 | #Person1#: Hello this is American Amazon.
#Person2#: Hi there, I ordered some products from your website a week ago, but they haven't arrived yet although you had told me that you would ship them in one or two days after I placed my order.
#Person1#: I'm sorry sir, could you please give me a second sir, to track down y... | #Person2# phones to inquire about the delivery of #Person2#'s order. #Person1# answers the phone and tracks down #Person2#'s order. | track down packages |
train_9762 | #Person1#: Today, I'd like to find out what people are doing to keep healthy. Excuse me, you look so good. What do you do to keep in shape?
#Person2#: Nothing special. I ride my bike to work every day except when it rains. I love to eat out, so I eat whenever I want. I just try not to eat after 9 at night.
#Person1#: R... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# about how to keep in shape. #Person2# says #Person2# goes to work by bike and avoids eating after 9 pm. | interview |
train_9763 | #Person1#: Here's a model of our latest design. What do you think of it?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not too happy about it.
#Person1#: What's wrong with it?
#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid it's not at all what I wanted. You haven't really followed my instructions.It ' ll have to be done again.
#Person1#: Oh, dear! | #Person2# is unsatisfied with #Person1#'s design and asks #Person1# to do it again. | Model design |
train_9764 | #Person1#: It's so boring.
#Person2#: Don't you like it?
#Person1#: I don't. Is there anything worth watching on the other channel?
#Person2#: I think it's a basketball match on channel 5.
#Person1#: Do you mind if we switch over?
#Person2#: Well, I'd rather see a movie.
#Person1#: What's the movie?
#Person2#: ' Star w... | #Person1# wants to switch over to see the movie, 'Star war'. #Person2# agrees. | Watching TV |
train_9765 | #Person1#: I have difficulty with this form. Will you please explain it to me?
#Person2#: Actually there is a sample over there. But if you still have a problem, let me know.
#Person1#: Oh, that's great. Thank you very much. | #Person2# tells #Person1# there is a sample for the form. | Help with form |
train_9766 | #Person1#: John, it ' s time to get up.
#Person2#: It can ' t be time to get up yet.
#Person1#: It is. Hurry up! You ' ll be late for school.
#Person2#: What ' s the time?
#Person1#: It ' s nearly half past seven.
#Person2#: My watch says ten past.
#Person1#: It ' s slow. Hurry up! The bus goes at twenty to eight.
#Per... | #Person1# asks John to get up otherwise he'll be late for school. It turns out that #Person1#'s watch is stopped and it's still early. | Time |
train_9767 | #Person1#: I didn ' t receive an unemployment check this week and need to know why.
#Person2#: Did you mail us your last Continued Claim Form?
#Person1#: I am afraid that I forgot to send it in.
#Person2#: We cannot pay you unless you turn that form in every two weeks.
#Person1#: Is it too late to mail the Continued Cl... | #Person1# forgot to send in #Person1#'s last Continued Claim Form so #Person1# didn't receive an unemployment check this week. #Person1#'s check will be arriving late, but the next one will come right on time. | Unemployment check |
train_9768 | #Person1#: Did you set your clock forward for daylight savings time?
#Person2#: What? Why do we have to do that?
#Person1#: Well, at the start of the spring we usually have more daylight in the mornings and less in the afternoon. This is basically due to our position on the planet and the rotation of the earth. In any ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# to set the clock forward which is a convention to take better advantage of the daylight due to their position on the earth. #Person1# also helps #Person2# understand the time zone and time difference. | Time differences |
train_9769 | #Person1#: You don't look so good.
#Person2#: I have a major stomachache
#Person1#: Did you eat something strange?
#Person2#: I had spaghetti with clam sauce for lunch.
#Person1#: Maybe you have food poisoning.
#Person2#: Yes, that could have been it, but I haven't been feeling that great for the past few days.
#Person... | #Person2# is having a major stomachache and #Person1# says #Person2# might be getting the flu. | Stomachache |
train_9770 | #Person1#: Hi, Li Ming. You look upset. What's the matter?
#Person2#: There will be a parents'meeting in our class this Saturday and I am worried about it.
#Person1#: Why? We can leave school earlier that day.
#Person2#: I didn't do well in last exams. If my father knows it, he will beat me up.
#Person1#: I can't belie... | Li Ming is worried about the parent's meeting and #Person1# suggests Li Ming ask the teacher for help | Parents' meeting |
train_9771 | #Person1#: Hey Sarah. Why are you limping?
#Person2#: Oh. Hi Matt. I went snowboarding yesterday and my whole body aches.
#Person1#: Was it your first time?
#Person2#: Yeah. And I never want to go again.
#Person1#: I remember the first time I went. My back was sore, I couldn't sit down because it hurt my butt, and my l... | Sarah went snowboarding for the first time and her body aches, so she doesn't want to do it again. Matt suggests Sarah try snowboarding again. | Snowboarding |
train_9772 | #Person1#: What's up? You don't look too good.
#Person2#: Yeah, my head hurts, that's all. I'Ve been in physics class all day. It's killer!
#Person1#: I liked physics. It's all math, really, arcs, curves, velocity, cool stuff.
#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, but today's lesson was all about the creation of the universe.
#Person... | #Person2# thinks the physics class is killer, instead, #Person1# liked physics and #Person1# explains about Big Bang theory and Edwin Hubble, saying there is evidence that the creation of the universe comes from an explosion. | Big Bang theory |
train_9773 | #Person1#: What's ' pi '?
#Person2#: That's the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, I think.
#Person1#: I see. What is that ratio exactly?
#Person2#: It's approximately 3. 14, but the number continues forever. What's the diameter of your circle?
#Person1#: It's 10 centimeters, so the circumference s... | #Person1# and #Person2# are solving some math problems and #Person1# thinks #Person2# will be a mathematician one day. | Mathematic questions |
train_9774 | #Person1#: Tom, you look thoughtful and unhappy recently. What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: Lily broke up with me last week. In fact, she dumped me.
#Person1#: Why? I mean, why did she part company with you after seven years together?
#Person2#: She said it was because we had very different ideas about life.
#Person1#:... | Lily dumped Tom after seven years together. Tom thinks it's because she has fallen in love with another guy. Steven suggests Tom do some violent exercise. | Broke up |
train_9775 | #Person1#: Anna, that outfit looks wonderful on you! The color goes with your trousers perfectly.
#Person2#: Thanks, Carla. That's quite a compliment coming from you. You always dress so tastefully.
#Person1#: Well, that dress certainly shows your good taste. It must have cost a lot.
#Person2#: No, not much. I got it o... | Carla admires Anna's outfit and bargain skills. | Outfit and sales |
train_9776 | #Person1#: Good morning, Jim!
#Person2#: Good morning, Emma! A lovely day, isn't it?
#Person1#: Yes, it is. The sun is shining. There is no wind, only a pleasant breeze.
#Person2#: It is the best season for a picnic right now. Have you decided the place for your picnic?
#Person1#: We have decided to go to the park this... | Jim and Emma are talking about the lovely day and Emma invites Jim to go picnic together. Jim will think it over. | Weather and Picnic |
train_9777 | #Person1#: How good are you at sports, Bill?
#Person2#: Are you kidding? I'm terrible! But I love to watch sports. I go to football or baseball games a lot. And I read sports magazines every week.
#Person1#: Wow!
#Person2#: Do you like sports, Janice?
#Person1#: Oh, yes. I like to exercise. But I don't watch sports or ... | Bill is bad at sports but he likes watching sports, while Janice likes to exercise and she exercises about two hours a day. Janice suggests Bill do some exercise but Bill is too lazy to do it. | Sports and exercise |
train_9778 | #Person1#: Do you have girlfriend?
#Person2#: Yes, why?
#Person1#: Well, I came to know a girl three weeks ago. We have so much in common.
#Person2#: So?
#Person1#: So I think I may fall in love with her.
#Person2#: That sounds great. But how do you know that's a crush or a real love?
#Person1#: Then what's the differe... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# may fall in love with a girl and #Person2# helps #Person1# figure out it is a real love instead of a crush. #Person1# understands that falling in love and staying in love are different. | Falling in love |
train_9779 | #Person1#: We're lucky today.
#Person2#: Yes, there aren't any clouds in the sky and we've got such a beautiful view here. Look! This is St James Park. And there's Buckingham Palace
#Person1#: Where's Hyde Park?
#Person2#: It's on the other side of the Palace.
#Person1#: That's the place where people make speeches on S... | #Person1# and #Person2# are out for a trip on a nice day. They will go to Hyde Park. | Sightseeing |
train_9780 | #Person1#: Excuse me? Do you have anything for a carsickness?
#Person2#: Yes, but you look fine.
#Person1#: Oh, it's for my brother. The little boy over there. He is getting a carsickness.
#Person2#: Poor boy! But don't worry. Here are two pills made in Germany. It's really effective. He will be just fine.
#Person1#: T... | #Person1# asks #Person2# for help for #Person1#'s brother's carsickness. #Person2# gives #Person1# carsickness pills. #Person1#'s brother falls asleep after taking the pills and it turns out those are sleeping pills. | Carsickness pills |
train_9781 | #Person1#: What kind of document is an invoice?
#Person2#: It's a document from the seller to the buyer. It contains full particulars of the goods sold, such as quantity, quality, price, forwarding particulars, and terms of payment.
#Person1#: How many kinds of foreign invoices are there?
#Person2#: Four. They are Loco... | #Person2# tells #Person1# what an invoice is and introduces different kinds of foreign invoices to #Person1#. | Invoice |
train_9782 | #Person1#: I'll try one of these on. ( The customer tries one of the shoes on. ) It's too big. It slides up and down my heel when I walk around.
#Person2#: Well, let's try a size ten. ( He gets another pair and the customer tries a shoe on ) Looks like a perfect fit.
#Person1#: Not really. It pinches my toes.
#Person2#... | #Person2# is not satisfied with the shoes #Person2# has tried on but will a size ten as there's nothing better. | shoppoing |
train_9783 | #Person1#: Hi, Mary, can I have a minute?
#Person2#: Sure, what's up?
#Person1#: Well, actually I want to tell you that I've put in notice.
#Person2#: Really? Why?
#Person1#: Many reasons. I've been here for too long. Next year will be my five-year anniversary. I want a change of setting. Besides, our company is downsi... | #Person1# tells Mary #Person1# is leaving the current company and has got a new offer in an international company as a senior director with a pay rise and some nice perks. | Changing job |
train_9784 | #Person1#: I really love this meal.
#Person2#: Thanks. I was hoping that you would all enjoy this meal.
#Person1#: Where did you learn to cook these amazing dishes?
#Person2#: I got a really wonderful cookbook for my birthday and decided to try out a few of the recipes.
#Person1#: The chicken is out of this world!
#Per... | #Person1# loves the dishes #Person2# cooked and #Person2# says they were from a wonderful cookbook and they think the wine blends well with the meal. | Cooking |
train_9785 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. I am ready to check out now.
#Person2#: OK, sir. Please wait a moment, we will check your room.
#Person1#: May I have my bill now?
#Person2#: Sure. how would you like to pay?
#Person1#: Cash, please. | #Person1# checks out with #Person2#'s assistance. | Check out |
train_9786 | #Person1#: It seems that you get antsy when you hear I praise another guy.
#Person2#: I get antsy not because you praise a guy, but because you may be taken for a ride by a guy like him.
#Person1#: How come you think of him that way?
#Person2#: Because you seem to have lost your vigilance. You should be on the watch ou... | #Person2# gets antsy because #Person2# thinks #Person1# has lost vigilance when praising another guy, but #Person1# trusts the all-right guy. | Praising a guy |
train_9787 | #Person1#: Hello, Lucy. This is Monica again. I have a question.
#Person2#: Please ask.
#Person1#: I was wondering what kind of resume do you prefer, an e-resume or a paper one?
#Person2#: For this position we prefer e-resume at the very beginning. Please send it to our department's e-mail box.
#Person1#: Ok, thank you... | Lucy tells Monica they prefer an e-resume for the position. | Resume |
train_9788 | #Person1#: Do you have some questions?
#Person2#: Yes, I really want to know about the housing system in your company.
#Person1#: If you join us, our company will provide you a single dormitory. If you make great achievements, our company will offer you a flat according to the related regulations. It all depends.
#Pers... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s company's housing system and the holiday they offer. | Employee benefits |
train_9789 | #Person1#: Please point out the painful place with your finger. Is there any relation between the pain and the weather?
#Person2#: Yes, the pain comes more intense when the weather is bad. And the pain comes more intense when I walk too much.
#Person1#: Have you ever had any trauma?
#Person2#: Yes, I have.
#Person1#: D... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s pain comes more intense when the weather is bad and at night. #Person1# decides to treat #Person2# with acupuncture and #Person2# agrees. | Seeing a doctor |
train_9790 | #Person1#: what's your favourite steps?
#Person2#: it's hard to say, but i do love foxtrot and waltz.
#Person1#: how about rock and roll .
#Person2#: to tell the truth. i don't like it, it's too noisy.
#Person1#: and can you dance tango?
#Person2#: oh, it's really beautiful. but i just can't dance it well.
#Person1#: d... | #Person2# loves foxtrot and waltz but doesn't like rock and roll. #Person2# says #Person2# can't dance tango well. #Person1# encourages #Person1#. They will dance together. | Dance steps |
train_9791 | #Person1#: Don't you think all of the money goes to the ads and we have nothing to read.
#Person2#: But newspapers do get some extra income by offering space for ads.
#Person1#: Extra income. They can get rich with sheer ads. | #Person1# thinks there are too many ads in newspapers. | Ads in newspaper |
train_9792 | #Person1#: Welcome back! I didn't see you in the history class on Friday.
#Person2#: I wasn't here on Friday. My geography class went to a field trip to look at some of the different rocks. In fact, we slept there last night.
#Person1#: Really? That sounds excellent! Where did you go?
#Person2#: A desert. It gets hot d... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s geography class went to a desert for a field trip to look at different rocks and slept there last night. #Person2# enjoyed it and #Person1# wants to go. | Field trip |
train_9793 | #Person1#: Jane, I hear that you are leaving school now. What do you want to do? Have you made up your mind yet?
#Person2#: No, not yet. But I think I'm going to take up singing.
#Person1#: Any special reasons?
#Person2#: Yes. It's because I am good at singing songs. All my classmates say so. Besides, singing is quite ... | Jane tells #Person1# she is going to take up singing possibly after leaving school because she is good at it, but her parents don't agree with her. #Person1# and #Person1#'s parents also hold different ideas on #Person1#'s career. | Leaving school |
train_9794 | #Person1#: Well, Mr. Smith, we have had an interesting discussion about your work. Now, tell us something about your after-work activities.
#Person2#: I guess not much different from everyone else. I'm interested in sport, and I run about 3 miles every day. I particularly enjoy cross-country running, where you have to ... | Mr. Smith tells #Person1# he is interested in sports. He runs about 3 miles every day and he enjoys cross-country running particularly. Mr. Smith is going to try the London Marathon next year. He likes climbing as well. He has done a series of easy climb in the Alps. | After-working activities |
train_9795 | #Person1#: Hello, Frank. Your roommate told me that I could find you here in the TV studio. Sure enough!
#Person2#: I was just taking a break. What's up?
#Person1#: We'll have a math test next Monday, so I thought you'd be studying for it and maybe I can study with you.
#Person2#: But I can't believe you are coming to ... | #Person1# comes to the TV studio to find Frank and asks Frank whether #Person1# can study math with him together. Franks suggests they ask Elizabeth and #Person1# is going to call her, although it's quite late. | Math revision |
train_9796 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, ladies. May I help you?
#Person2#: Can we have two adjoining double rooms, sir?
#Person1#: Have you made a reservation, ladies?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not.
#Person1#: One moment, please. I have to check if there are rooms available. I'm sorry, ladies. We have only two double rooms availabl... | #Person2# wants to get two adjoining double rooms but the hotel doesn't have adjoining double rooms left. Johnny recommends a family suite and the ladies are happy with it, but they need to wait until the room is ready. | Getting hotel rooms |
train_9797 | #Person1#: Are you ready to order?
#Person2#: I think that we have a pretty good idea of what we would like to order.
#Person1#: Let me tell you about the specials of the day, which are chicken in a wine sauce with capers, and grilled garlic shrimp.
#Person2#: I was wondering if the chef could leave off the sauce.
... | #Person2# is a vegetarian and will share the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza with #Person2#'s company. #Person1# will serve their salad with their entree. | Taking order |
train_9798 | #Person1#: Who was the best teacher that you ever had?
#Person2#: That would have to be Miss Baymler, my fourth grade teacher.
#Person1#: What was she like?
#Person2#: She was patient, kind, fun, smart, caring, and yet strict, too. I really learned a lot from her.
#Person1#: What kind of things did you learn?
#Per... | #Person2# tells #Person1# Miss Baymler was #Person2#'s favourite teacher. Miss Baymler was patient, kind, fun, smart, caring, and strict. She taught students they can do everything and she doesn't have a teacher's pet. Miss Baymler got married and moved to another city; then she started writing children's books. Both c... | Favorite teacher |
train_9799 | #Person1#: My name is Mary, and I will be your waitress tonight.
#Person2#: Thank you, Mary. We have been looking forward to trying out this restaurant.
#Person1#: Before your main course, would you like to order an appetizer?
#Person2#: Sure, that sounds great. Where are your appetizers listed?
#Person1#: There is... | Mary assists #Person2# in ordering special appetizers, the chicken and cheese quesadilla and onion rings. | taking orders |
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