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train_10717 | #Person1#: Hey, Mary, 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 to other.
#Person1#: All right. I've been trying to cut down our expenses la... | #Person1# invites Mary to watch a movie. Mary refuses and says #Person1# spent too much. | money |
train_4123 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, we need a room for the night. Have you got any rooms available?
#Person1#: Yes. What do you like a single room or a double room?
#Person2#: A double room.
#Person1#: How many nights would you like to stay?
#Person2#: We're only staying overnight. We'll che... | #Person1# serves #Person2# to book a double room for one night and #Person2# pays $68 with his credit card. | room registeration |
train_2182 | #Person1#: How about the repair fee?
#Person2#: It's for free, because your computers are still in the period of guarantee--two years.
#Person1#: Great! When can your technicians come to our factory?
#Person2#: They are working in another factory to provide maintenance right now. Let me call them and see whether they h... | #Person2# will arrange staff to repair for free because #Person1#'s computers are still in the period of guarantee. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# the address of #Person1#'s factory. | after-sales service |
train_10836 | #Person1#: Why do you look so gloomy? What are you looking for?
#Person2#: My dissertation. I put it somewhere last night and I can't find it now.
#Person1#: Did you finish typing yesterday?
#Person2#: Yes, I kept on typing it until midnight, but it is lost.
#Person1#: Don't worry about it. It must be somewhere in your... | #Person2# is gloomy because #Person2#'s dissertation is lost. #Person1# helps #Person2# find it, so #Person2# doesn't need to write a new one. | lose and find |
train_8950 | #Person1#: I'm Miss Sherman. What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: Well, apparently I'Ve run up quite a bill. I was under the impression that the Junior Executive Holiday Package only cost 250 dollars per night. I'Ve just been informed that it's actually 500 do
#Person1#: That's true. For the Junior Executive Room. ... | #Person2#'s bill is much higher than expected and insists #Person2# wasn't informed of the price. #Person2# demands a new bill that reflects the advertised rate and Miss Sherman promises to arrange. | bill inquiry |
train_5864 | #Person1#: Hello, do you remember me? I bought some vases from you yesterday.
#Person2#: eyes, you sent them to New York, right?
#Person1#: That's right. I thought I'd come back to buy a few more souvenirs.
#Person2#: What did you have in mind?
#Person1#: Well, first, I'd like to buy a few postcards. My sister used to ... | #Person1# comes to #Person2#'s store again to get a few more souvenirs, and he buys postcards instead of posters to send to himself, a green mask made in Venice, and some chocolate for his girlfriend's birthday. | Souvenir shopping |
train_12209 | #Person1#: How time flies!
#Person2#: May and Danny have already grown up.
#Person1#: I can still remember our first date.
#Person2#: Look at that big tree over there.
#Person1#: Yeah, oh my god! It's still there. We have our first date right on there.
#Person2#: Do you know that I fell in love with you at the fir... | #Person1# and #Person2# are recalling their first date. It's been 20 years since they got married. | anniversary |
train_3738 | #Person1#: Are you a smoker?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm afraid I am. My husband is a smoker too.
#Person1#: Would you describe yourself as being a heavy smoker?
#Person2#: No. But my husband smokes 20 or more a day.
#Person1#: When did you begin to smoke?
#Person2#: I had my first cigarette when I was 17.
#Person1#: Mig... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s smoking habits and history. | smoking |
train_11971 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Kate. Come in.
#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mary.
#Person1#: Welcome to my home. Mom, this is my good friend, Kate. Kate, this is my mom.
#Person3#: I'm pleased to meet you, Kate.
#Person2#: Glad to meet you.
#Person3#: Sit down, please. Would you like to have a cup of tea or coffee?
#Per... | Kate visits Kate's home. Mary's mom offers Kate with some refreshments and Mary shows a picture of her family to Kate. | welcome |
train_10646 | #Person1#: Did you working in a similar position before?
#Person2#: Yes. I have been with ABC Insurance Company for four years, and before that, I worked with the Pacific surveyor company as claim officer.
#Person1#: Could you tell me the usual procedures to handle such a case?
#Person2#: Yes, on the shipper's side, wh... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has worked as a claim officer before and explains what #Person2# would do to safeguard the interest if #Person2#'s appointed the representative. #Person2# can operate the telex and #Person2#'s fluent in English. | job interview |
train_11527 | #Person1#: Jeremy, your mom just called. Her flight was canceled. They're putting her on another plane, but not until the morning. It looks like you're stuck with us for one more night.
#Person2#: No problem at all! I love hanging out with my cousins. We made up a super fun game. It's kind of like basketball, but you h... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2#'s mom will take another plane to pick #Person2#. #Person2# feels happy to stay with #Person2#'s family. | flight cancellation |
train_5504 | #Person1#: Shall I phone and tell your secretary you're not coming 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 two. You better say I'm staying in bed.
#Person1#: But you not in bed. Do you want me to tell a lie?
#Person2#: Oh, it's only a very little o... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to phone and tell #Person2#'s secretary that #Person2#'s not coming today due to illness. #Person1# then offers #Person2# some boiling water to make #Person2# feel better. | daily casual talk |
train_7936 | #Person1#: Hi, Monica, I got big news.
#Person2#: You got a raise?
#Person1#: Not really, just take a wild guess.
#Person2#: You got promoted?
#Person1#: Well, it is not going to happen so soon, I guess.
#Person2#: You won a lottery? Don't beat around the bush, just tell me, please.
#Person1#: Ok, I lost 5 pounds. | Monica is guessing #Person1#'s big news which is #Person1# lost weight. | big news |
train_5198 | #Person1#: What are you doing there with your mobile phone?
#Person2#: I'm moblogging!
#Person1#: Moblogging? what does that mean?
#Person2#: Oh, moblogging is a combination of the word'mobile'and'blogging'. It's another form of blogging. Users can publish blog entries to the web from a mobile phone or other mobile dev... | #Person2# explains the moblogging, a combination of the word'mobile' and 'blogging', to #Person1#, and #Person2# can blog wherever and whenever #Person2#'s on the move. | moblogging |
train_9176 | #Person1#: Do you know there was a new art exhibition in the city?
#Person2#: No, I don't, is it being held at the City Exhibition Center?
#Person1#: I thought it was there at first or at one of the popular art galleries, but no, and you would never guess where it is.
#Person2#: Come on, tell me.
#Person1#: It's taking... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the art exhibition is helding inside the Metropolitan Shopping Center with a painting section, a photography section, a sculpture section, and a video section. | art exhibition |
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_12219 | #Person1#: Hello there. I'm Paul Daddy Lee. And there is fun time. I'm very happy to welcome actress Gemma Louis today.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Actually, shouldn't I call you a film star rather than an actress? After all, you've been world famous since making the film Starshine 2 years ago, haven't you?
#Perso... | Gemma Louis tells Paul Daddy Lee She enjoyed making the film, Starshine, but she wants to be a stage actress. Gemma talks about how she got the part as the lead with no film experience and her future work plans. | interview |
train_8657 | #Person1#: I heard you were on a date last night! So, how did it go? I want all the juicy details!
#Person2#: Um. . . well, actually, we had a fantastic time last night. He was. . . amazing!
#Person1#: Okay, now you really have to fill me in. What's he like?
#Person2#: He's really good looking, he's quite tall, around ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about her date last night. #Person2# describes the man's appearance and job, and #Person1# discovers that he is #Person1#'s brother. | date |
train_933 | #Person1#: Is there a daily passenger ship to Dalian?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: How many days does it take to Dalian?
#Person2#: About one day. It arrives in Dalian at 10:00 a. m. tomorrow.
#Person1#: How many ports do we call at on our passage to Qingdao?
#Person2#: Four ports.
#Person1#: The ship is going very fast.... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the ship to Dalian and the port information. They both hope that the weather stays fine. | travel by ship |
train_3707 | #Person1#: I hear you and James are engaged at last.
#Person2#: Yes, we are.
#Person1#: When are you getting married?
#Person2#: In the spring.
#Person1#: Oh, lovely. Where's the wedding going to be?
#Person2#: Well. . we're not sure yet, probably in St. Albans.
#Person1#: Oh, yes, your parents live there, don't they?
... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2# and James' getting married and #Person2#'s plan after marriage. | get married |
train_2940 | #Person1#: Hi, John! I haven't seen you for ages.
#Person2#: Hi! Yes, it's been a long time. I'm really glad to see you.
#Person1#: I'm glad to see you, too. How'Ve you been?
#Person2#: Just fine. How is everything with you?
#Person1#: Not bad. I finally bought a house. It's an old one, but built really solid. It is cl... | Mary and John haven't seen each other for a long time. They share how they are getting on recently. John moves to Florida and describes the shuttle launches he has seen. Mary is jealous and John invites her for a vacation visit and they exchange business cards. | recent development |
train_1642 | #Person1#: There is a tornado warning on. My mother just told me she heard it on the radio.
#Person2#: What is a tornado warning?
#Person1#: It means that a tornado has been seen somewhere in the area.
#Person2#: Really? In New Berlin?
#Person1#: No. Not necessarily in town. But in southern Wisconsin somewhere. A torna... | #Person1# says that there is a tornado warning on, which means that a tornado has been seen somewhere in southern Wisconsin. #Person1# explains to #Person2# the two stages of a tornado. The first is a 'tornado watch' and the second is a 'tornado warning'. #Person1# also indicates that not so many people die in tornadoe... | tornado |
train_9209 | #Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?
#Person2#: I'm looking for a jacket for my son.
#Person1#: Come with me, please. Here are jackets for boys.
#Person2#: The black one is nice. How much is it?
#Person1#: Twenty five pounds.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm afraid it's too expensive.
#Person1#: What about the blue one over there?... | #Person2# wants to buy a jacket for his son. #Person1# recommends a blue one and #Person2#'ll come again for a bigger size. | shopping for jacket |
train_7057 | #Person1#: I made a reservation earlier this week, but I have to cancel it.
#Person2#: No problem, sir. Just tell me your name, phone number, and date of reservation.
#Person1#: Great! I'm Rudy Randolph, 818-555-1234, and my reservation was for April 9 to 15.
#Person2#: Okay, sir, let me hit the delete button, and your... | Rudy asks #Person1# to cancel his reservation for April 9 to 15. | Reservation |
train_943 | #Person1#: Well, that was an interesting documentary!
#Person2#: For sure! I didn't really understand some of the technical jargon they used in the film when they talked about social security in the US.
#Person1#: Like what?
#Person2#: Well, they mentioned how people put away money in something called a 401K?
#Person1#... | #Person1# and #Person2# watch a documentary they liked but #Person1# doesn't understand some jargon about 401k in the US and #Person2# explains it. Then they talk about retirement plans respectively in their countries. | retirement plan |
train_6125 | #Person1#: Are you busy tomorrow night? I'm going over to the Workers Club for volleyball if you'd like to come along.
#Person2#: Isn't that far away?
#Person1#: Not really. If you take the No. 3 bus, you can get there in ten minutes. And if volleyball doesn't interest you, they've got a huge indoor swimming pool, a we... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to go over to the Workers Club for volleyball tomorrow night. #Person2# agrees. They think they have been getting too fat and decide to do more sports. | get exercises |
train_957 | #Person1#: Where's Bill? The ambassador is already here. The meeting is set to start at 9 am.
#Person2#: He's late again. Traffic is probably holding him up. You know, he commutes from the suburbs. It's not easy commuting every day. We should cut him some slack.
#Person1#: Even though the trafic is bumper-to-bumper o... | Bill is late and an ambassador is waiting. #Person1# and #Person2# assumes Bill overslept because he lives far away and commutes every day by train. | Bill's commuting |
train_5715 | #Person1#: Hello, I am calling about my cable service.
#Person2#: What's the problem?
#Person1#: For the past week my cable hasn't been working.
#Person2#: I apologize, but the cable has been down lately.
#Person1#: Do you know when it is going to start working again?
#Person2#: Give it a couple days, and it should be ... | #Person1# calls #Person2# for #Person1#'s cable problem. #Person2# explains the cable's been down and should be back in days. #Person1# won't be charged until the problem is solved. | cable problem |
train_5506 | #Person1#: What are you going to do for the project?
#Person2#: I don't know. I was hoping you could help me think of something.
#Person1#: Well, you're such a good artist. You could talk about watercolor while you're doing one in front of the class.
#Person2#: Maybe, but what if I make a mistake in front of everyone?
... | #Person1# suggests #Person2# doing the art project by showing the same subject in different materials to show the advantages and disadvantages. | project discussion |
train_3903 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. Do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes. My name is Charles.
#Person1#: I see. We have a window table reserved for you.
#Person2#: It's very kind of you.
#Person1#: Would you like to order now or wait for a while?
#Person2#: Bring me the menu, please. | Charles has a table reservation. #Person1# helps Charles order food. | dining at restaurants |
train_298 | #Person1#: What game do you like?
#Person2#: I like board games. I like chinese chess and draughts.
#Person1#: I ' Ve never played Chinese chess before, but I ' Ve seen old men playing it in the street. It looks complicated.
#Person2#: It ' s about as complicated as chess. The basic rule and moves are simple enough, bu... | #Person2# likes board games such as Chinese chess and draughts while #Person1# likes cards. They both play bridge and they decide to call their friends and arrange a game. | games |
train_7675 | #Person1#: What are you doing here, Tom?
#Person2#: I am organizing my fishing equipment.
#Person1#: What for?
#Person2#: I'm going fishing with my best friend.
#Person1#: So you really like fishing huh?
#Person2#: Yeah, I do.
#Person1#: When did you first become interested in fishing?
#Person2#: Long ago. You know my ... | Tom is going fishing and he has been interested in it since he was a child. | fishing |
train_50 | #Person1#: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to have an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. Do you understand?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: What's your name?
#Person... | #Person1# stabbed the victim because he beat #Person1# first and tried to grab #Person1#'s bag. #Person1# says he didn't kill him on purpose. | interrogate the murderer |
train_2190 | #Person1#: This week's program Up Your Street takes you to Harrogate, a small town in Yorkshire. Harrogate became a fashionable resort during Victorian times, when people came to take a bath in the mineral waters. Today, few people come to visit the town for its mineral waters. Instead, Harrogate has become a popular t... | #Person1# introduces a small town Harrogate. People come for its mineral waters in the past and now this town becomes a place for people to retire to. Then #Person1# invites Tom to introduce a large area of open parkland called the Stray in Harrogate. | introduction of Harrogate |
train_541 | #Person1#: Have you got any experience in advertising?
#Person2#: Yes, I have been working in the Public Relations Section of a company in the past two years. I plan the advertising campaign and cooperate the work of artists and typographers. Sometimes I have to do the work of a specialist when there ' s something urge... | #Person1# asks #Person2#'s work experience. #Person2# got experience in advertising and a secretary in an insurance company. #Person2# also has experience with computer and can operate the fax and duplicator. #Person2# tells #Person1# what #Person2# learned from jobs #Person2# held. | work experience |
train_10599 | #Person1#: Do Mona and Jim need a new house?
#Person2#: No, they have a big new fancy house.
#Person1#: Does Jim make a lot of money?
#Person2#: Yes, he does. He is a science fiction writer.
#Person1#: Does Jim need to make more money?
#Person2#: Afraid so. The more the better.
#Person1#: What do they need all that mon... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Jim making a lot of money because Mona and Jim both spend money quickly, Jim likes traveling around the world and Mona is interested in fancy parties and politics. | luxious life |
train_5430 | #Person1#: Hello, Mrs. Turnbull. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks. How's your boy, Jack?
#Person1#: He's a bit tired. You know, he goes to school at eight o'clock every morning. He doesn't get home till after four. then he does his homework after tea. It often takes him a couple of hours to finish
#Person2#: Poor b... | #Person1# tells Mrs. Turnbull that #Person1#'s boy is tired because of the tiring school schedule and homework. #Person1# also tells #Person2# how does Jack go to school. | go to school |
train_782 | #Person1#: what's your opinion about childless couples? Will you choose to have no kids?
#Person2#: to be honest, I wouldn't.
#Person1#: why? Do you have to make a choice now?
#Person2#: not really. But it has puzzled me for a long time.
#Person1#: what's the puzzle?
#Person2#: my husband and I prefer to have no kids, ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that she doesn't want a child while her mother-in-law wants grandkids. #Person2# doesn't want kids to spoil her happiness. #Person1# thinks kids are the glue that keeps a family together. | have no kids |
train_5005 | #Person1#: I'Ve always wondered, what's the difference between English for Chinese students and English for native students?
#Person2#: I don't know. What do you think?
#Person1#: I think a Chinese student concentrates on written English, and uses it as a basis for communicating. From start to finish he's learning voca... | #Person1# talks with #Person2# about the difference between English for Chinese students and English for native students. #Person1# thinks it is normal to make mistakes. | speaking English |
train_5292 | #Person1#: Excuse me? Is this where I register? I'd like to sign up for my courses for next semester.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. I need your student ID please.
#Person1#: Here you are.
#Person2#: Okay, Susan. It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year. Is this information correct?
#Perso... | Susan wants to sign up for the courses for next semester and #Person2# helps her to register. | registering the courses |
train_6616 | #Person1#: OK, boys. It's time that you learn how to do your own laundry. Who can tell me the first thing that you need to do?
#Person2#: Separate the whites from the dark colours.
#Person1#: Good job, Matt. Now, what do you do after you put the clothes in the washer?
#Person2#: Choose the speed, size of the load and w... | #Person1# asks Matt the steps of doing laundry. #Person1# reminds Matt to put in the soap before starting the machine and asks Matt to do it all by himself. | do a laundry |
train_8890 | #Person1#: Well, Mister Smith, here you are again. I notice that this is your fourth visit this month. You are taking the medicine I offered you last time, aren't you?
#Person2#: Yes, I take it every morning but I need something else. First of all I have a headache, my head has been aching for almost a week and I'm los... | Mister Smith tells #Person1# that he is taking the medicine and trying to exercise but not in good condition. #Person1# recommends a complete physical examination. | See a doctor |
train_5637 | #Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm checking out.
#Person1#: Can I have your key and room number, please?
#Person2#: Room 1419. Here's my key.
#Person1#: Here's your bill, sir. Could you please check it?
#Person2#: It's all right. Please charge it to my credit card.
#Person1#: Here you are, sir. You're ... | #Person1# helps #Person2# checking out and offers #Person2# left-luggage services. | check out |
train_5374 | #Person1#: This is the house I want to rent.
#Person2#: Could you tell me the advantages of it?
#Person1#: No problem. First, it's comfortable and cozy. Second, it has a lovely view of the city. Third, it has all kinds of electric appliances that we need, such as refrigerator, electric stove, heating apparatus, washing... | #Person2# lists the advantages of the house #Person1# wants to rent, but #Person1# thinks the rent is expensive. #Person2# suggests sharing it to decrease the total amount of the rent, but #Person1# disagrees. #Person2# tells #Person1# it helps to save money on fares, and #Person1#'ll think about it. | rent a room |
train_8173 | #Person1#: Aren't you going to swim?
#Person2#: Are you kidding? Don't you know I can't swim?
#Person1#: You are not telling me that we drove 50 miles to come here for just sunbath, are you?
#Person2#: Hey, don't shout. Come here! Sit closer. Now, Jim, we'Ve had a lovely day. Don't spoil it now.
#Person1#: What about y... | Jim wants to swim while #Person2# just wants to bathe in the sun. Finally, they decide to hire a boat and go for a ride. | water activities |
train_6017 | #Person1#: Hi, Joe! Many people in our department are leaving for Thanksgiving. What are you going to do?
#Person2#: I think I'll just stay at home. I may see some friends and watch a few DVDs. And I probably would go to the Ottawa Car Show. What about you, Ariel? What's your plan?
#Person1#: I am going to do some trav... | Ariel asks Joe about his plan for Thanksgiving. Joe says he will stay at home and may go to a car show. Ariel will travel with her family. | plan for Thanksgiving |
train_2820 | #Person1#: May I drive the car this time, Bill?
#Person2#: OK, I know you're a good driver, but be careful.
#Person1#: Thank you Bill. Where exactly are we going now?
#Person2#: I am not sure. Maybe we're heading for a small town to have a stop there. What do you think about, Laura?
#Person1#: Shall we go down the vall... | Laura requests Bill to let her drive this time. They decide to head down to the valley for a camp. | daily talk |
train_2660 | #Person1#: Daddy, what's next? What else do we do now?
#Person2#: There is a man-made fishing pond nearby. So, What do you think of going fishing there?
#Person1#: Great. Let's go. Where is it?
#Person2#: Patience, boy. A watched pot never boils. We shall get out fishing stuff first and make some baits, too.
#Person1#:... | #Person2# and #Person1# get out fishing stuff, catch earthworms as baits, and go fishing. After two hours of fishing, they get nothing. #Person2# tells #Person1# to be patient and quiet and #Person2# finally catches a big fish. They will have sashimi. | fishing |
train_10062 | #Person1#: Good morning, Paul!
#Person2#: Hi, good morning, you are so early today.
#Person1#: Yes, traffic wasn't much today, so I made it to the office earlier.
#Person2#: I see. How long does it take you to reach the office every day?
#Person1#: Well, about an hour or so.
#Person2#: Wow, that's quite a long journey.... | #Person1# comes to the office by public transportation every day, while Paul travels by motorcycle. | transportation |
train_7167 | #Person1#: Professor, I'm concerned about my grades. Do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Of course, how can I help you?
#Person1#: I want to know if I am doing OK.
#Person2#: Let's pull out your scores so far. Do you think you are doing OK?
#Person1#: I am afraid that I might not be doing all that well.
#Person2#: I'm see... | #Person1# is concerned with #Person1#'s grades. #Person2# gives some suggestions and encourages #Person1#. | grades |
train_4717 | #Person1#: What are you calling about today?
#Person2#: I scheduled a delivery for tomorrow.
#Person1#: Is there a problem?
#Person2#: I would like to reschedule.
#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem.
#Person2#: Can I have it delivered the day after tomorrow?
#Person1#: So, you want it delivered the day after tomorro... | #Person2# calls to reschedule the delivery and #Person1# confirms it. | reschedule the delivery |
train_8203 | #Person1#: Do you think my briefcase is big enough to put in all these stuff?
#Person2#: Let me see. Laptop, flash disk, a ballpoint pen, a pencil, a notebook, a pair of glasses, cell phone, charger, moisture, notion, ... Oh, that is too much. You are not going to a business trip.
#Person1#: I guess I need all of the... | #Person1# brings too many things for the business trip. #Person2# suggests #Person1# leave the notebook at home but #Person1# refuses. | business trip preparation |
train_6753 | #Person1#: Next! Good morning, can I help you?
#Person2#: This place is a madhouse! Everybody is pushing and shoving!
#Person1#: Yes, I know. We are short-handed and we are very crowded today Now what can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want a ticket to New York.
#Person1#: Okay. One way or round trip?
#Person2#: One way, o... | While #Person2# is buying a one-way ticket to New York, #Person2# complains to the ticket agent about the weather and the airport environment. #Person2# wants to complain to the conductor's supervisor because #Person1# can't serve #Person2# a special salad. | air ticket |
train_4656 | #Person1#: Bill, do you know when did the Chinese begin to celebrate Teachers'Day?
#Person2#: I know the Chinese teachers had their first festival in 1985.
#Person1#: So, it is the 27th Teachers'Day.
#Person2#: What will you do on Teachers'Day?
#Person1#: I am going to send Mr. Li some flowers. What about you?
#Person2... | #Person1# and Bill are talking about Teachers' Day in China. | Teachers' Day |
train_406 | #Person1#: Where did you get assigned to go this time around?
#Person2#: They asked me to go to Paris to check on the new office that was just established there. And you?
#Person1#: Hong Kong again. I would like to go somewhere different for a change.
#Person2#: Teach me Cantonese and I'll pull some strings to get a tr... | #Person1# and #Person2# shares where they got assigned to go. #Person2# asks #Person1# to teach #Person2# Cantonese, and #Person1# agrees. | learn Cantonese |
train_1750 | #Person1#: Excuse me, would you like to be our guide?
#Person2#: Of course.
#Person1#: It's our first time to be here, so would you please arrange a schedule for us?
#Person2#: With pleasure. I think we should go to the palace first.
#Person1#: When was the palace built? | #Person2# would like to be #Person1#'s guide and arranges a schedule. | be a guide |
train_7929 | #Person1#: How's Jimmy today?
#Person2#: Better, thank you, doctor.
#Person1#: Can I see him please, Mrs. Williams?
#Person2#: Certainly, doctor. Come upstairs.
#Person1#: You look very well, Jimmy. You are better now, but you mustn't get up yet. You must stay in bed for another two days. The boy mustn't go to school y... | Doctor #Person1# tells Mrs. Williams that Jimmy cannot get up and eat rich food. Jimmy doesn't have a fever. Mr. Williams has a bad cold, too. | a bad cold |
train_11232 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: How much is this pen?
#Person1#: Ten Yuan.
#Person2#: And how much is this pencil?
#Person1#: One Yuan.
#Person2#: Here's fifteen Yuan.
#Person1#: And here's your change. Please check if it is correct.
#Person2#: OK, that's right.
#Person1#: Welcome to come again.
#Person2#: OK. | #Person2# buys a pen and a pencil with #Person1#'s assistance. | buy stationeries |
train_10523 | #Person1#: I'm sure you never dare to go against your wife.
#Person2#: Why should I go against her? She always seems to have better ideas.
#Person1#: Have you ever got the goods on her for wrong doings?
#Person2#: Get the goods on her? She never allows me to go to her office. And she is a good woman. She has been fa... | #Person2# tells #Person1# he never goes against his wife and thinks she's good. | wife |
train_11670 | #Person1#: I would like to know is it a direct flight to Dubai?
#Person2#: Sorry. No. You need to transfer to a connect flight in the middle.
#Person1#: Too bad. I hate transferring during a flight. It is too complex.
#Person2#: You have to do it. But it takes only about 30 minutes.
#Person1#: Really? It used to cost a... | #Person1# decides to take a connected flight after #Person2# tells #Person1# the length of transferring time. | flight information |
train_928 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Professor, I have a problem and need to leave class early.
#Person2#: Why do you have to leave early?
#Person1#: I am not feeling well.
#Person2#: Could you make it up by attending my other section this week?
#Person1#: Yes, it's all taken care of.
#Person2#: Are you leaving right away or can you ... | #Person1# wants to leave early and Professor asks the reason and #Person1#'s make-up plan. | leave and make-up plan |
train_8480 | #Person1#: Excuse me, what's the checking time for flight FA1187?
#Person2#: Have you paid the airport fee?
#Person1#: Yes, and I have already gone through the safety inspection.
#Person2#: In that case, please get your passport and boarding card ready. Just wait in the terminal for twenty more minutes. You will hear t... | #Person1# asks #Person2# about the checking time for #Person1#'s flight. #Person2# says it will be in around twenty minutes. | the checking time |
train_8709 | #Person1#: Who's that?
#Person2#: Saint Jude-he's the saint of lost causes. Like my cousin, Anna, who can't stop getting pregnant. She's a lost cause.
#Person1#: Is that your cousin in the back?
#Person2#: Yep. She's always got a bun in the oven. She was pregnant before marriage-a real sin in the Catholic Church.
#Pers... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about #Person2#'s cousin Anna who can't stop getting pregnant. | pregnant cousin |
train_7984 | #Person1#: I'd love to continue this conversation, but I really need to go now. I have to get back to the office.
#Person2#: Well, let's get together soon.
#Person1#: Okay. Would you like to have lunch some day next week?
#Person2#: Sure. How about Monday?
#Person1#: Hmm. I'm afraid I can't make it on Monday. I've got ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing when to continue their conversation. #Person1# can't make it on Monday or Wednesday and #Person2# is busy on Tuesday and Thursday. #Person1# asks #Person2# to give #Person1# a call tomorrow so that they can make a decision. | lunch |
train_11471 | #Person1#: Hello, Mr. Brown. How are you today?
#Person2#: I'm very well, thank you.
#Person1#: that's good to hear. Shall we get started? I see from your application form that you'Ve worked as a maintenance man for over 7 years.
#Person2#: yes, that's true.
#Person1#: what kind of work did you do?
#Person2#: I fixed m... | #Person1# interviews Mr. Brown, and Mr. Brown tells #Person1# his work in detail. He also tells #Person1# he fixed a big problem and saved a lot of money for the factory and that made him proud of. Then #Person1# asks him what job did he dislike most. | job interview |
train_4786 | #Person1#: Taxi!
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Where to?
#Person1#: The city square, please.
#Person2#: Are you in a hurry?
#Person1#: Yes, I have to be there to meet a friend at 5 thirty pm. So we're sure we can get there on time?
#Person2#: I'm afraid not, sir. Generally we can, but you know how it is in the rush hour no... | #Person1# takes a taxi to the city square at 17:30 and offers #Person2# an extra 5$ for driving him there on time. | take a taxi |
train_6352 | #Person1#: I really want to get something to eat.
#Person2#: What are you going to get?
#Person1#: I don't know what I want to eat.
#Person2#: Well, do you want burgers, English food, or French food?
#Person1#: French food sounds good.
#Person2#: Where are you going to get it from?
#Person1#: I haven't the slightest id... | #Person1# wants to get something to eat. #Person2# asks #Person1#'s preference and recommends French food from the Paris. | eat food |
train_3295 | #Person1#: Michael, it is time to wake up.
#Person2#: Huh?
#Person1#: Yes, it is time to wake up. And, also, from now on I will speak only English to you. And you should speak only English to me, too.
#Person2#: Okay, mom.
#Person1#: Right. That's good.
#Person2#: It will be hard at first, but I think I can do it.
#Per... | #Person1# wakes Michael up and requires they should speak only English from now on. #Person1# encourages Michael. | daily conversation |
train_9638 | #Person1#: Would you please wait this letter to see with the postages?
#Person2#: Do you want to sent this letter by ordinary or registered mail?
#Person1#: By ordinary airmail please.
#Person2#: Anything valuable in it?
#Person1#: A post order for four hundred dollars.
#Person2#: In that case, you'd better have it reg... | #Person1# wants to send a post order for 400 dollars, so #Person2# suggests #Person1# have the letter registered. | send a letter |
train_1136 | #Person1#: Can you tell me something about financial aid?
#Person2#: What exactly?
#Person1#: How to apply for it?
#Person2#: In your first letter, that is, when you apply for admission, you should also tell them you need their financial aid.
#Person1#: Then. . .
#Person2#: If the aid is available, they will give you t... | #Person2# tells #Person1# when #Person1# applies for admission, #Person1# should also tell them #Person1# needs financial aids. | financial aids |
train_6885 | #Person1#: Well, we didn't ask for this room service maybe someone else ask it, I'm sure.
#Person2#: Oh, is it? Let me check.
#Person1#: Yes, please.
#Person2#: I'm sorry to say this room charge is yours.
#Person1#: We paid for the room service already in our room.
#Person2#: Do you have any evidences?
#Person1#: No, w... | #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay for the room service but #Person1# says #Person1#'s already paid. | service charge |
train_7288 | #Person1#: Is this blue too bright for me?
#Person2#: Mmm-hmm. It is a very bright blue. Try this. It's size ten.
#Person1#: But 1 wear size eleven.
#Person2#: How about black? It's size eleven.
#Person1#: Let me try it on. I'm taking too much of your time.
#Person2#: It's seven o'clock. Where's my friend Jack? I was e... | #Person1# is trying on clothes in #Person2#'s company while waiting for #Person2#'s friend Jack. | try on clothes |
train_58 | #Person1#: What are we going to do? I can't get the car out of this ditch. I'm stuck!
#Person2#: I'm worried, Tom. I haven't seen any other cars for almost an hour.
#Person1#: I know. This is terrible. What can we do? This snow doesn't stop falling!
#Person2#: I told you we should have stayed in town today. The weather... | Tom and #Person2#'s car is stranded in the ditch in a big snowstorm. They are anxious at first, then #Person2# suggests turning the lights off and running the car and the heater once in a while to save energy. Tom will follow #Person2#'s advice. | get stranded |
train_2048 | #Person1#: Senator Kirk, if you are elected again, what do you plan to do?
#Person2#: Well, first, I plan to create more jobs. My office will work hard to make our state a good place for businesses. Businesses will hire more people, and more people will be able to work and feed their families here.
#Person1#: What do y... | Senator Kirk tells #Person1# he will create more jobs and help protect the earth if elected again, and he denies he had voted to let factories put their garbage into the river. | election |
train_150 | #Person1#: Wow! What a beautiful scenic spot! It's so open. And just breathe that fresh air, you can almost taste its freshness.
#Person2#: You can have a bird view of Guiling City from the top of the mountain.
#Person1#: Wonderful! I'll often come here for mountain climbing.
#Person2#: You should. Many Guiliners, espe... | #Person1# and #Person2# are enjoying a bird view of the Guiling City from the top of the mountains and are watching birds. | enjoy sceneries |
train_10221 | #Person1#: As an experienced interviewer, could you tell me what kind of behavior the interviewer hates most?
#Person2#: Rudeness. You are not expected to sit down before being invited, and you shouldn't throw yourself into the chair like you're loading heavy baggage.
#Person1#: And we should have good sitting posture.... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the interviewer hates rudeness the most. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the ideal sitting posture and manners of putting the belongings. | interviewing manners |
train_807 | #Person1#: Today in the studio we have Alberto Cortez, the well-known Brazilian advocate of the anti-global movement. He's here to talk about the recent report, stating that by 2050 Brazil will be the one ot the word's wealthiest and most successful countries. Alberto, what do you say to the report?
#Person2#: You know... | #Person1# invites Alberto Cortez, a well-known Brazilian advocate of the anti-global movement, to talk about a report stating Brazil will be one of the world's wealthiest and most successful countries by 2050. Alberto talks about some problems facing Brazil and they need excellent education systems. Alberto is hopeful ... | an interview |
train_5522 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like a pair of sports shoes.
#Person1#: Well, we have all kinds of sports shoes. Could you tell me what kind of sport you usually do?
#Person2#: I just like jogging.
#Person1#: OK, then you can buy a pair of jogging shoes. Here are jogging shoes. Which pair do you like best?
#P... | #Person2# likes jogging so #Person1# recommends jogging shoes. #Person2# buys a blue pair. | buying shoes |
train_12365 | #Person1#: Good evening, Mr. Lee and thank you for choosing our airline. We have just discovered that this flight is overbooked. Would you like to volunteer to give up your seat?
#Person2#: Overbooked? Give up my seat? I don ' t understand.
#Person1#: From time to time we have a situation in which there are more passen... | #Person1# asks Mr. Lee if he can volunteer to give up his seat because the flight is overbooked. Mr. Lee will volunteer to receive a free ticket. | overbooked flight |
train_11044 | #Person1#: Hi, Mr. Smith. Are you enjoying the cookout? You don't look too happy.
#Person2#: I spent the morning at the cemetery. I put flowers on the graves of my old war buddies.
#Person1#: Is that what people usually do on Memorial Day?
#Person2#: They should. This holiday is about remembering our war dead. But peop... | Mr. Smith spent the morning at the cemetery on Memorial Day and complains that people take this day as holiday. | Memorial Day |
train_1436 | #Person1#: People are funny.
#Person2#: They sure are.
#Person1#: Did you hear about the pilot?
#Person2#: The one that stole a small plane?
#Person1#: Yes, he stole a plane in Canada and flew into the U. S.
#Person2#: Did they catch him?
#Person1#: Yes. After two U. S. fighter jets followed him for an hour, he l... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the pilot stealing a small plane and hoping a fighter jet would shoot him down. | a pilot |
train_289 | #Person1#: You're watching TV again Peter.
#Person2#: I have washed all the bowls and plates.
#Person1#: But you haven't watered the flowers or fed the birds.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. I forgot, I will do it now.
#Person1#: Your dad just did that for you.
#Person2#: Oh that was really nice of him. Well mom, I turned on the... | Peter is watching TV and forgot to do some housework. Peter turns off the TV and uses his computer instead. | I forgot |
train_1938 | #Person1#: Excuse me, are cameras allowed here?
#Person2#: Sorry, sir, in order to protect these paintings, taking photos are strictly forbidden here.
#Person1#: I see. What a pity. I have to appreciate it carefully.
#Person2#: I am really sorry for that. | #Person2# tells #Person1# cameras are not allowed here. | no photo |
train_8142 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Does this hotel have a fitness facility?
#Person2#: Yes, we try to accommodate all needs of our patrons, including fitness.
#Person1#: Where is your fitness facility located?
#Person2#: The gym is just below the lobby. Take the elevator or the stairs. You can't miss it.
#Person1#: Is there an addi... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the hotel provides a free fitness facility with 24-hours access for all guests but no trainer services. | Hotel fitness facility |
train_7495 | #Person1#: Good evening, do you have a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes, we'Ve got a reservation. The name is Ann.
#Person1#: Let me see. Ok, this way, please.
#Person2#: This is your table.
#Person1#: And would you like to order now?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Here is the menu.
#Person2#: Thank you. | #Person1# brings Ann to her reserved table and gives her the menu. | reservation |
train_11367 | #Person1#: How do you get along with your co-workers?
#Person2#: I get along pretty well with most of them. It seems there are always a few rotten apples in the bunch, though, Like Margaret. I don't know why management hasn't fired her yet. She's a terrible gossip.
#Person1#: Do you think management should fire someone... | #Person2# complains about a co-worker's gossiping and thinks management should fire her because she is not trustworthy. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to develop good relationships with coworkers. | office relationship |
train_4933 | #Person1#: So do you believe in palmistry?
#Person2#: Palmistry? What is that?
#Person1#: It's when someone takes a look at another person's palm4 to tell the future.
#Person2#: Oh, you mean palm reading5. I've seen that before, but I don't believe in it.
#Person1#: Are you sure? I've read a lot about palmistry and... | #Person1# tells #Person2# about palmistry and takes a look at #Person2#'s hand. #Person2# believes everything #Person1# tells at first, and the #Person2# finds out that #Person1# plays a joke on #Person2#. | palmistry |
train_7403 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?
#Person2#: I want to buy a ticket to Sydney tomorrow.
#Person1#: Right now fight BW159 is the only one available, it is a non-direct one.
#Person2#: What's the exact information?
#Person1#: It departs at 4:40 pm tomorrow and arrives in Sydney at 10:20 am. the next mo... | #Person1# helps #Person2# buy a first-class single ticket of flight BW159 to Sydney. | buy a ticket |
train_7896 | #Person1#: Thanks for offering to give me a lift. I'm looking forward to this party, but I didn't want to go alone.
#Person2#: Don't mention it. It's my pleasure. Have you been to one of these large, sit-down dinner parties since you got to New Haven?
#Person1#: No, this is my first. Last week I went to a cookout 5 for... | #Person1# tells #Person2# it's #Person1#'s first time to a sit-down dinner party, then #Person1# shares #Person1#'s experience of being too early for a cookout last week. #Person2# tells #Person1# cookouts often start slowly. | a dinner party |
train_1152 | #Person1#: Hello. you have reached the Furniture Warehouse. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. Yes, I need to schedule a delivery of a sofa next week. I ordered it online yesterday, but I won't be home this weekend to receive it.
#Person1#: That's no problem, sir. What day next week would be best for you?
#Person2#:... | #Person1# helps #Person2# schedule a delivery of a sofa next Wednesday before noon. | delivery service |
train_6143 | #Person1#: Hmm. Let me try something.Wait. I have a reservation for someone named Sang here. But it's spelled J - A - N - G. It's not spelled J - I - A - N - G. It's for a Mr. C Sang.
#Person2#: Oh, that must be me! Probably they typed the name wrong.My husband's English isn't so good.
#Person1#: Yes, sometimes it happ... | #Person1# finds #Person2#'s reservation is under the wrong name. #Person2# explains it's because of her husband's poor English. #Person1# then helps #Person2# to check in. | check in |
train_9469 | #Person1#: Would you please tell me something about your best holiday, Jason?
#Person2#: Well, it was my trip to Nepal. We went there 10 years ago, walking in the mountains for 20 days.
#Person1#: That's a long time. How far did you walk everyday?
#Person2#: 15 kilometers or so. We had to climb up and down a lot everyd... | Jason tells #Person1# that his best holiday was the trip to Nepal, where he climbed the mountains. Jason recommends #Person1# to go there. | best trip |
train_10253 | #Person1#: Excuse me, bags aren't permitted inside the supermarket.
#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry.
#Person1#: Don't worry. Just check in your bag before entering.
#Person2#: Thanks. Could you tell me where I should deposit my bag?
#Person1#: The checkroom is just behind the front door.
#Person2#: OK. I will deposit my bag r... | #Person1# tells #Person2# bags aren't permitted inside the supermarket. #Person2#'ll deposit it. | deposit bags |
train_9258 | #Person1#: Stan, do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?
#Person1#: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
#Person2#: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.
#Person1#: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do o... | Stan and Cathy think the office is so noisy that they can't work because Jack constantly has students coming in to get help with his course. They decide to suggest Jack use the storage room down the hall and they'll go to have a look at it first. | dilemma |
train_986 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to return these slacks.
#Person1#: Alright. Do you have your receipt?
#Person2#: Yes. Here it is. I bought them last week.
#Person1#: And why are you returning them?
#Person2#: I bought them to go with a blouse of mine. But they don't really match.
#Person1#: I se... | #Person2# wants to return the slacks because they don't match her blouse but #Person1# says the slacks were on sale so #Person2# can't return it. Since #Person2# is a regular customer, the manager agrees to make an exception so #Person1# gives her store credits. | return slacks |
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_385 | #Person1#: What are you going to do for your year abroad, Tim?
#Person2#: Study study study! I want to learn a lot.
#Person1#: You're going to take courses?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to take some university courses there.
#Person1#: Sounds hard.
#Person2#: Yes, but I think it's probably for the best.
#Person1#: W... | Tim tells #Person1# he plans to study, make friends, and enjoy activities during the year abroad. | future plan |
train_663 | #Person1#: Thank you, Thank you and welcome to everyone's favorite game show, Unbelievable Trivia. Today's contestant, Julie Jones, has just entered our bonus round and is trying to win our grand prize, $30,000 in cash and an all-expense paid, six-day vacation to China. Okay, Julie. In order to win the grand prize, you... | Julie Jones participates in the game show, Unbelievable Trivia. #Person1# introduces the rules of the game and asks Julie four questions. Julie answers correctly and gives the correct information, so she'll enjoy the all-expense paid to China. | win the game |
train_4100 | #Person1#: Hello, Sir. What can we do for you today?
#Person2#: Bill payment, please. I'd like to pay my electricity bill. I heard there's a new way ; I'm sick and tired of all this queuing!
#Person1#: Now, you can do it via our Atms. It's convenient and easy to use. And we have 4 machines in this branch, so the queues... | #Person2# wants to pay the electricity bill. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to do it via ATMs and simply follow the instructions. | pay the bill |
train_10956 | #Person1#: Okay. Mr. Smith. Let's begin your road test.
#Person2#: Oh. I know I'm ready. I've been practicing in my driveway all week.
#Person1#: Okay. Mr. Smith. As I'm sure you are aware, you will not only be tested on your knowledge of the rules of the road, but on your behavior toward other motorists.
#Person2#: Ok... | Mr. Smith is taking a road test to get his driving license. During the test, Mr. Smith forgets the speed limit and forgets to signal. He doesn't keep his eyes on the road. He is tailgating a vehicle and almost hits a pedestrian. He doesn't pass the test and #Person1# asks him to take it again when #Person1# is off. | road test |
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