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train_152 | #Person1#: John, I'Ve asked you not to smoke in here! I don't want to see you smoking in my office again.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, Ms. Fairbanks. I won't let it happen again.
#Person1#: That's what you said the last time! If you want to smoke, you'll have to use your break time and go outside!
#Person2#: I understand, Ms.... | Ms. Fairbanks criticizes John for smoking in the office during working time. | smoking |
train_26 | #Person1#: Excuse me, do you go to the Central Park?
#Person2#: Yes, this is the right bus.
#Person1#: Could you please tell me when I get to the Central Park?
#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll call out the stops.
#Person1#: ( A few minutes later. ) Should I get off at the next stop?
#Person2#: No, don't worry. I'll get you... | #Person1# takes a bus to Central Park. #Person2# tells #Person1# when to get off. | take a bus |
train_115 | #Person1#: What would you like for dessert?
#Person2#: What do you have?
#Person1#: I have apple pie, ice cream, chocolate cake and fruit cocktail.
#Person2#: Can I have apple pie with ice cream?
#Person1#: Of course. I made the apple pie this morning, so it's lovely and fresh.
#Person2#: I love your home-made apple pi... | #Person2# wants to have apple pie with ice cream and another glass of lemonade. #Person1# will have ice tea and apple pie without ice cream because #Person2# has to watch #Person2#'s weight. | dessert |
train_46 | #Person1#: Mister Ewing said we should show up at the conference center at 4 o'clock, right?
#Person2#: Yes, he specially asked us not to be late. Some of the people from our East York branch office are coming and he wants to make a good impression on them. How are you getting there?
#Person1#: I was thinking of taking... | To get to the conference centre early, #Person1# and #Person2# decide to take the underground, and #Person2# proposes to go there together. | the conference center |
train_38 | #Person1#: Why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend?
#Person2#: Sorry, I thought you knew.
#Person1#: But you should have told me you were in love with her.
#Person2#: Didn't I?
#Person1#: You know you didn't.
#Person2#: Well, I'm telling you now.
#Person1#: Yes, but you might have told me before.
#Person2#: ... | #Person1# is angry because #Person2# didn't tell #Person1# that #Person2# had a girlfriend and would marry her. | have a girlfriend |
train_7 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes. I sent in my resume at the end of last week. I'm applying for the accounts assistant position.
#Person1#: May I have your name please?
#Person2#: My name is Judy Liao. That's spelled L I A O.
#Person1#: Alright. . . And did you have some specific questions about your applicati... | Judy Liao's applying for the accounts assistant position. She asks #Person1# whether they have received her resume, and #Person1# helps her check. #Person1# tells Judy there's nothing else she should send, and after a week or two they may start calling applicants. | a job application |
train_79 | #Person1#: Bob, I'm sure you know about second-hand smoke.
#Person2#: Of course, I do.
#Person1#: But have you heard about third-hand smoke?
#Person2#: Third-hand smoke? I'm afraid not. What is that then?
#Person1#: Well, it is here in today's paper. Parents may think they are protecting children from second-hand smoke... | #Person1# tells Bob about the danger of third-hand smoke and concludes smoking parents should never get close to a baby or better give up smoking. | third-hand smoke |
train_171 | #Person1#: Where can I find information on this subject?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. Let's look up the catalogue.
#Person1#: Will you give some advice on this experiment?
#Person2#: I advise that step be taken in power supply first.
#Person1#: What's his suggestion for this work?
#Person2#: His suggestion is that the work... | #Person1# and #Person2# discuss an experiment. #Person1# asks #Person2# for suggestions. | experiment discussion |
train_148 | #Person1#: Dave, there's something I want to talk to you about.
#Person2#: Zina, why are you whispering?
#Person1#: I've been talking to WebTracker. I'm thinking of jumping ship.
#Person2#: What? Are you serious? You'd defect to our archrival! ?
#Person1#: Keep your voice down. We'll talk more later. Right now I need t... | Zina tells Dave her idea of job-hopping to the rival company and Dave is stunned. | job-hopping |
train_56 | #Person1#: What do you think of the acting of the two main actors in the film?
#Person2#: I consider the hero's acting is inferior to that of the heroine's. don't you agree?
#Person1#: Well, I'm afraid not. I think the hero has much more to be believed in. | #Person2# considers the hero's acting inferior to that of the heroine's while #Person1# thinks the opposite. | film discussion |
train_20 | #Person1#: How do you put this seat back? I know there is a lever somewhere.
#Person2#: What are you doing?
#Person1#: I'm getting dressed, what does it look like?
#Person2#: It looks like you are about to get dressed. Did you forget we are in a car on the road?
#Person1#: I'm good at this. Nobody will see anything.
#P... | #Person1#'s getting dressed in the car, and #Person2# warns her not. #Person1#'ll get dressed at the service station. | get dressed |
train_178 | #Person1#: Hello, Yang Mei. I hear you're going to the United States.
#Person2#: Yes. I'm going with my grandma. We're going to see my parents in New Jersey.
#Person1#: When are you leaving, then?
#Person2#: This Friday evening. Our plane leaves at seven fifteen.
#Person1#: How long will you be there?
#Person2#: Six mo... | Yang Mei is going to the United States to see her parents and #Person1#'s grandparents. #Person1# offers suggestions about ways to travel. | leave for US |
train_106 | #Person1#: I hate landing in the sand trap! Now I'm probably going to waste strokes getting it out.
#Person2#: At least you haven't landed in the water yet. I've done that on the last two holes.
#Person1#: Could you hand me my wedge? I'll try. . .
#Person2#: Here you go. I'll wait for you to get on the green before I p... | Mary's golf ball landed in the sand trap and she hates that. #Person2# will wait for her to get on the green. | play golf |
train_24 | #Person1#: Out of every movie that you've seen, which one is your favorite?
#Person2#: I'm going to have to say that Superbad is the best movie ever.
#Person1#: You think so, how come?
#Person2#: Well, Superbad is super funny.
#Person1#: You're not lying, I found that movie absolutely hilarious.
#Person2#: I didn't kno... | Both #Person1# and #Person2# think Superbad is funny. They can't stop laughing when they watch it. #Person1# invites #Person2# to see it together. | a movie |
train_144 | #Person1#: I wish we had hired a professional person to film it. Instead of asking your friend Lenny to do it.
#Person2#: This video isn't so bad. The quality isn't the best, but he does a pretty good job.
#Person1#: It's not bad if you like your unclear video. There are no changes between scenes and the lighting is te... | #Person1# wishes they had hired a professional person to film it and feels disappointed with Lenny's work. #Person2# tries to defend Lenny. | film |
train_197 | #Person1#: It's too hot to read.
#Person2#: We'd better go out for a walk.
#Person1#: Which season do you like best?
#Person2#: Spring.
#Person1#: How about summer?
#Person2#: I dislike it most.
#Person1#: Why?
#Person2#: Because the hottest season is summer in a year.
#Person1#: But sometimes summer is more charming t... | #Person2# and #Person1# will go for a walk, #Person2# hates summer while #Person1# disagrees. | favourite season |
train_190 | #Person1#: Hello, Sunshine Flower Shop. This is Shareen speaking.
#Person2#: This is Tom Hanks. I'd like to order some flowers for my mother and have them sent to her apartment.
#Person1#: Fine, Mr. Hanks. What kind of flowers do you want?
#Person2#: I'd like to send a dozen red carnations.
#Person1#: A dozen red carna... | Tom Hanks phones to order a dozen red carnations for his mother and then pays for them with #Person2#'s assistance. | order flowers |
train_37 | #Person1#: Morning, Sue. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?
#Person2#: Yes, thanks. We had a great time. And some friends went with us.
#Person1#: Where did you stay? In a hotel?
#Person2#: No. We camped in the mountains, near Snowdon. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.
#Person1#: Sounds wonderful. Was ... | Sue had a great holiday in the country, and the weather was good. #Person1# just stayed at home at the weekend because of the terrible weather. | holiday |
train_138 | #Person1#: Hi, Nancy. How are you doing?
#Person2#: Hi, Tom. Want a cup of coffee?
#Person1#: Not right now. I've got to get another car and my old one is blown up.
#Person2#: Oh, hey, did you look in the classified ads?
#Person1#: You mean used car?
#Person2#: No, Ah. . . single sellers.
#Person1#: Well, yeah, b... | Tom has to get another car. Nancy suggests single sellers and used cars but Tom prefers a new car. | get a car |
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_121 | #Person1#: Mr. Phillips? I have a request here from purchasing that needs your approval.
#Person2#: Let me take a look. This is for a 486 computer with modem. Who's it going to?
#Person1#: I believe it's going to Ms. Wilson's office.
#Person2#: Get her on the phone, please. I need to clarify this. | #Person1# needs Mr. Phillips's approval. Mr. Phillips wants to clarify the request. | clarify the request |
train_189 | #Person1#: So what kind of job did you find for this summer?
#Person2#: I'm working for a marketing company. I'm doing telephone marketing.
#Person1#: Oh, so you are one of those people who drive me crazy by calling me up in trying to persuade me to buy something that I have no need for. Do you like it?
#Person2#: Beli... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# enjoys his job of telephone marketing because he gets along well with colleagues and has enough sleeping hours. | telephone marketing |
train_157 | #Person1#: Ouch! The water's too hot!
#Person2#: Get in slowly, sweetie. You'll get used to it. I'm gonna go and make you some chicken soup.
#Person1#: I'm not hungry, Mom.
#Person2#: I know you don't have an appetite, but you need to eat something. You'll get too weak if you don't eat.
#Person1#: Oh. . . I'm sweating ... | #Person1#'s not feeling well, so her mother makes her take a hot bath and will make chicken soup to replenish her. | treatment |
train_130 | #Person1#: It is exciting just to think about it! It'll be my first trip to Hawaii. But I may have trouble finding my way around there when I'm there.
#Person2#: Don't worry about that. Just give me a call when you arrive. I'll be glad to show you around. | #Person1# is worried to have trouble finding the way in Hawaii. #Person2# offers to help. | go to Hawaii |
train_187 | #Person1#: I'd appreciate it if you could help me pick out a gift for my daughter.
#Person2#: Would she be interested in a laptop?
#Person1#: That's exactly what I was thinking of.
#Person2#: A Mac would be an excellent gift.
#Person1#: I like Macs. How much for a Mac?
#Person2#: You can take a 15-inch Pro home ri... | #Person1# wants to buy a gift for #Person1#'s daughter and #Person2# recommends a laptop. #Person1# buys one with #Person2#'s assistance. | purchase a gift |
train_153 | #Person1#: Waitress, can I have the bill, please?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. How would you like to pay the bill, sir?
#Person1#: Do you accept credit cards?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. But we only accept American Express, Master card and Visa. What kind do you have?
#Person1#: Master card. Here you go.
#Person2#: Wait a moment, ple... | #Person1# wants to pay the bill and is served by #Person2#. | pay the bill |
train_25 | #Person1#: What's all the security check about, Jimmy? Does it mean the bar may be a dangerous place?
#Person2#: No, of course not. Just in case. Nothing to worry about. Don't you also do this in China?
#Person1#: I don't know. Maybe the same. Actually, this is my first time being in a bar.
#Person2#: Oh, then it's my ... | It is the first time for #Person1# to come to the bar. #Person1# loves the tasteful decoration. Jimmy asks #Person1# to give him the ticket so that he can get a free drink for #Person1#. | a bar |
train_196 | #Person1#: Have you decided where to go for the vacation?
#Person2#: I will join John in his mountaineering trip.
#Person1#: Woo cool. Which mountain are you going to conquer?
#Person2#: We haven't made up our minds. Will you come with us?
#Person1#: Of course, I will. | #Person1# and #Person2# will join in John's mountaineering trip. | a vacation |
train_147 | #Person1#: What's wrong with you?
#Person2#: I have a sore throat and headache.
#Person1#: Do you feel tired?
#Person2#: Yes, my whole body feels weak. And I really feel terrible.
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I'll have to examine you.
#Person2#: Ok, go ahead.
#Person1#: Open your mouth and show me your tongue. Sa... | #Person2# feels uncomfortable. #Person1# examines #Person2# and gives suggestions. | see a doctor |
train_164 | #Person1#: How old are you, Su?
#Person2#: I am seven.
#Person1#: I see, you have seven candles on the cake.
#Person2#: Yes, I am seven. I am a big girl now.
#Person1#: We will have a party here, right?
#Person2#: Yes, come on, and we will have fun. | Su tells #Person1# she turns seven and will have a birthday party. | birthday party |
train_75 | #Person1#: How is your mother feeling these days?
#Person2#: Much better, thanks. She'll be back home in a few days.
#Person1#: That's wonderful. When will you be back on your job?
#Person2#: I think I need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning for her coming home.
#Person1#: Why don't you hire someone to do ... | #Person2# thinks his mother is much better and refuses to hire someone to take care of her. #Person1# admires his kindness and thoughtfulness. | a thoughtful man |
train_70 | #Person1#: Mrs. Phoebe, let's talk about the delivery arrangement for our goods.
#Person2#: Sure. What's your date of delivery?
#Person1#: I informed my company and was told that the first five thousand by the end of this month.
#Person2#: What about the balance of the order? Can they also arrive at our company quickly... | #Person1# and Mrs. Phoebe talk about the delivery arrangement for the goods. #Person1# offers a 5% discount for a confirmed monthly order and they finally reach an agreement since they have long-time cooperation. | business talk |
train_104 | #Person1#: Merry Christmas, Lily.
#Person2#: The same to you, Joey.
#Person1#: This is your first Christmas in the US. Here is the gift for you.
#Person2#: It's very thoughtful of you. Wow, it is so beautiful. Could you tell me how American people celebrate Christmas?
#Person1#: Ok. People decorate their houses, place ... | Lily and Joey wish each other a merry Christmas. Joey tells Lily how American people celebrate Christmas. | Christmas |
train_51 | #Person1#: What kind of job do you intend to do?
#Person2#: I want to do some management job since I have three-year's work history.
#Person1#: What are your plans if you were hired?
#Person2#: I would apply my specialty and experience to my job and gradually move up to the management level in this company. | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s ideal job and the job plan if hired. | job interview |
train_9 | #Person1#: Excuse me, do you know where the visa office is?
#Person2#: Yes, I do. I'll walk you there.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: Are you applying to study or work abroad?
#Person1#: I want to study abroad.
#Person2#: What do you want to study?
#Person1#: I hope to study English Literature.
#Person2#: Have you got y... | #Person1# has an interview with a visa official. #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the visa office. | a visa |
train_92 | #Person1#: Sunshine Hotel. Good morning, Barbara speaking.
#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to make a booking please. I'm on a business trip, so I need a single room.
#Person1#: OK, your name please.
#Person2#: John Griffin. That's JOHNGRIFFIN.
#Person1#: OK, I've got that down. Wait a minute. We already have your name. You'... | John Griffin phones Sunshine Hotel to book a single room. #Person1# answers the phone, confirms his passport number and takes the reservation. | book a room |
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_133 | #Person1#: Hi, Craig! How are you?
#Person2#: Not so good. I have a terrible cold.
#Person1#: Really? That's too bad! You should be at home in bed. It's really important to get a lot of rest.
#Person2#: Yeah, you're right.
#Person1#: And have you taken anything for it?
#Person2#: No, I haven't.
#Person1#: Well, i... | Craig has a terrible cold. #Person1# suggests he get rest and take some garlic in chicken stock. | have a cold |
train_176 | #Person1#: Hello. 138-2369.
#Person2#: Hello. Is Anna there?
#Person1#: No. I'm sorry Anna is out.
#Person2#: Oh, well, could you please leave Anna a message for me?
#Person1#: Sure. What is it?
#Person2#: You know, Anna is coming for tea at my home. Would you ask her to see if she has my French dictionary? If she does... | Jenny phones for Anna. #Person1# answers the phone and tells Jenny Anna isn't available. | phone call |
train_96 | #Person1#: Hello Martin, long time no see. I heard you went to France to study, how was that?
#Person2#: I was only there for a year, then I took a year off to travel around Europe.
#Person1#: Where did you go?
#Person2#: I went to Switzerland first and then Germany in Austria. I was planning to end my trip in Italy, b... | Martin tells #Person1# about his experience in Europe. Martin is back in Beijing to visit his family and will return to France to finish his degree. #Person1# and Martin decide to meet tonight. | daily casual talk |
train_188 | #Person1#: I think he won't remember White Day .
#Person2#: Silly , you should make sure he does .
#Person1#: Uh-huh. How about you ?
#Person2#: He's buying me a handbag, and then dinner at a gorgeous restaurant.
#Person1#: You got a big return for a small gift. | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about White Day and their boyfriends. | White Day |
train_33 | #Person1#: Sir, you've been using the online catalogue for quite a while. Is there anything I can do to help you?
#Person2#: Well, I've got to write a paper about Hollywood in the 30s and 40s, and I'm really struggling. There are hundreds of books, and I just don't know where to begin.
#Person1#: Your topic sounds pret... | #Person2# is struggling to choose the books about Hollywood in the 30s and 40s. #Person1# suggests he narrow the topic down by listing the specific years he wants. #Person1# tells #Person2# he can look up magazine articles. | search for books |
train_3 | #Person1#: Why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend?
#Person2#: Sorry, I thought you knew.
#Person1#: But you should tell me you were in love with her.
#Person2#: Didn't I?
#Person1#: You know you didn't.
#Person2#: Well, I am telling you now.
#Person1#: Yes, but you might have told me before.
#Person2#: I didn't th... | #Person1#'s angry because #Person2# didn't tell #Person1# that #Person2# had a girlfriend and would marry her. | have a girlfriend |
train_29 | #Person1#: It's Sunday today.
#Person2#: Yes, I know.
#Person1#: I think we should have a house cleaning today. What's your opinion?
#Person2#: Oh, no. We just did it last week.
#Person1#: Come on. What do you want to do? Washing clothes or cleaning the house?
#Person2#: I'd rather wash the clothes.
#Person1#: Okay. He... | #Person1# suggests having a house cleaning, and #Person2# chooses to wash clothes. | clean the house |
train_173 | #Person1#: What is your policy on returns?
#Person2#: If you bring them back with your receipt within seven days, you'll get a full refund. Also, if you need alterations to the pants, just bring them in and we'll do them for free.
#Person1#: Sounds good.
#Person2#: That'll be $ 70, please. Will you be paying by cash or... | #Person1# inquires #Person2# about the policy on returns and then purchases the pants. | shopping |
train_67 | #Person1#: Look, Jim. That man just fell down over there.
#Person2#: We better see if he's o. k.
#Person1#: Sir. . . sir? Are you all right? Sir?
#Person2#: He's not answering. You'd better check his pulse and breathing.
#Person1#: Oh, no. He's not breathing, and there's no pulse. Call 911.
#Person2#: Hello? Yes. Someo... | #Person1# and Jim find a man who fell and is unconscious. #Person1# performs CPR and Jim calls 911. | emergencey |
train_101 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'm looking for an MP - 3 player. Which brand is of the highest quality?
#Person1#: I recommend Pioneer.
#Person2#: Which model is the best-seller?
#Person1#: This model is very popular with ladies.
#Person2#: May I have a look at it?
#Person1#: Sure, it's multi-functional. Besides... | #Person2# is looking for an MP-3 player. #Person1# recommends Pioneer and #Person2# takes the yellow one. | MP-3 player |
train_8 | #Person1#: This is a good basic computer package. It's got a good CPU, 256 megabytes of RAM, and a DVD player.
#Person2#: Does it come with a modem?
#Person1#: Yes, it has a built-in modem. You just plug a phone line into the back of the computer.
#Person2#: How about the monitor?
#Person1#: A 15 - inch monitor is incl... | #Person1# shows a basic computer package to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks it's good and will take it. | a computer package |
train_54 | #Person1#: Let's start out to discuss the question of payment terms.
#Person2#: I suppose you know very well that we require irrevocable letters of credit payable against presentation of shipping documents.
#Person1#: I fully understand your position. An irrevocable letter of credit ensures that the seller gets paid in... | #Person1# requests #Person2# to give them D / A or D / P but #Person2# insists on payment by L / C, so the business isn't done. | business talk |
train_84 | #Person1#: What's the special today?
#Person2#: 'All-you-can-eat' dinner special.
#Person1#: I don't like to.
#Person2#: Do you care for seafood?
#Person1#: Yes, I'm very fond of seafood.
#Person2#: Which seafood do you prefer?
#Person1#: I'd like to have red cooked sea cucumber.
#Person2#: Is there anything els... | #Person1# orders seafood, cold dishes, and champagne with #Person2#'s assistance. | order food |
train_82 | #Person1#: Why did the teacher criticise Myra in front of the whole class?
#Person2#: Because Myra was cheating on exams, and she spoke back rudely.
#Person1#: I don't think that Myra should have spoken so rudely to the teacher. I know she was angry, but that's still no excuse for rudeness. | Myra was criticised by the teacher for cheating on exams and talked back rudely. | a rude student |
train_98 | #Person1#: What kind of place shall we rent?
#Person2#: It should be close to the university. Neither of us are good at getting up in the mornings and closer it is, the later we can get up.
#Person1#: Absolutely. That's the most important thing to take into consideration. I'm not too worried about the size of the flat.... | #Person1# and #Person2# want a place near the university and it's better to be quiet. They decide to go to the estate agent to see the houses. | rent a place |
train_89 | #Person1#: How do you do, Mr. Smith ? This is Lili. I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday . I enjoyed it very much.
#Person2#: You're welcome. I'd like you to join us for dinner again sometime.
#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Smith. I'm returning to China today.
#Person2#: Today?
#Person1#: Y... | Lili phones Mr. Smith to tell him she's returning to China today and expresses her gratitude for the dinner and his help. | farewell phone call |
train_27 | #Person1#: Mr. White, I would like to give you notice that I will be leaving the company. It will be effective at the beginning of the next month.
#Person2#: Jessica, I am very sorry to hear that. Why are you leaving?
#Person1#: I've been offered another job with higher salary. And it also gives me the opportunity of p... | Jessica tells Mr. White she'll be leaving because she's been offered another job. Mr. White feels sorry but is willing to write a recommendation letter for her. | leave the company |
train_108 | #Person1#: Have any plans for the weekend, Tom?
#Person2#: Yeah, I'm going for a hike in the southern Rocky Mountains.
#Person1#: Oh, do you go hiking often?
#Person2#: I go as much as I can. I love hiking because you can really get in touch with nature.
#Person1#: It would be nice to get out of the city. Do you want s... | Tom is going for a hike in the southern Rocky Mountains during the weekend. #Person1# and #Person1#'s friend will join him. | weekend plan |
train_134 | #Person1#: Hi, Lilly, it's so nice to see you again.
#Person2#: Hum, me too. This winter holiday was especially long. What have you done?
#Person1#: Nothing special. I had a get-together with some schoolmates at the high school, visited the Internet and read a couple of books which I had been longing for. How about y... | #Person1# and Lilly talk about how they spend their winter holidays. | winter holiday |
train_180 | #Person1#: Tom, wake up! It's almost seven o'clock.
#Person2#: Oh, morning, Mom. Did the alarm clock ring?
#Person1#: Yes, it did.
#Person2#: But I didn't hear it at all.
#Person1#: What time did you set it for last night?
#Person2#: Six o'clock.
#Person1#: Hurry up, or you'll be late for school. Are you feeling ill?
#... | Mom wakes Tom up and hurries him to breakfast, or he will be late for school. | get out of bed |
train_94 | #Person1#: Excuse me, my watch stopped running and I am not sure what's wrong with it.
#Person2#: Well, let me look at it. It seems that it just needs a new battery.
#Person1#: Oh, really? I got some water on it last week and I was afraid that it might ruin the watch. How much is a new battery?
#Person2#: It's $5 and w... | #Person1#'s watch stopped running. #Person2# checks it and tells #Person1# it needs a new battery. #Person2# introduces their service and #Person1#'ll get the battery here. | repair a watch |
train_2 | #Person1#: Excuse me, did you see a set of keys?
#Person2#: What kind of keys?
#Person1#: Five keys and a small foot ornament.
#Person2#: What a shame! I didn't see them.
#Person1#: Well, can you help me look for it? That's my first time here.
#Person2#: Sure. It's my pleasure. I'd like to help you look for the missing... | #Person1#'s looking for a set of keys and asks for #Person2#'s help to find them. | find keys |
train_86 | #Person1#: For tomorrow, read pages 12 to 20. Then do exercises one through ten on page 21.
#Person2#: Do we have to type out our homework?
#Person1#: No. You only do that when you write reports.
#Person2#: Is there anything else?
#Person1#: For those of you who don't have a calculator, get one.
#Person2#: We are ... | #Person1# gives #Person2# home assignments and asks students to get a calculator and review today's notes. | give home assignments |
train_32 | #Person1#: The place I've heard so much about is Los Angeles. The climate is pretty good. Year-round flowers, Year-round swimming. How do like it?
#Person2#: Well, the beaches are beautiful. But people there are terribly annoyed by the dirty air. I mean, the combination of fog, smoke and automobile exhaust. There is no... | #Person2# tells #Person1# people are annoyed by the dirty air in Los Angeles. | climate |
train_4 | #Person1#: Watsup, ladies! Y'll looking'fine tonight. May I have this dance?
#Person2#: He's cute! He looks like Tiger Woods! But, I can't dance. . .
#Person1#: It's all good. I'll show you all the right moves. My name's Malik.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you. I'm Wen, and this is Nikki.
#Person1#: How you feeling', vista?... | Malik invites Nikki to dance. Nikki agrees if Malik doesn't mind getting his feet stepped on. | dance |
train_143 | #Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the cross bakery building?
#Person2#: The cross bakery building? Sure, you're actually walking in the opposite direction.
#Person1#: Oh, you're kidding. I thought I was heading east.
#Person2#: No, east is the other direction. To get to the bakery, you need to turn ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the cross bakery building. | ask directions |
train_81 | #Person1#: I'm Paul Adams, Branch Manager.
#Person2#: Katie Thomas. Pleased to meet you.
#Person1#: I take it you're looking for temporary office work.
#Person2#: That's right.
#Person1#: How old are you, Katie?
#Person2#: I'm eighteen.
#Person1#: That's rather young. What experience have you had?
#Person2#: Well, I've... | Paul Adams interviews Katie Thomas who's looking for temporary office work and he thinks she's qualified for she has learnt keyboard skills and word processing. | job interview |
train_68 | #Person1#: Excuse me. What time does the next train to London leave?
#Person2#: At 10:30.
#Person1#: Is it a direct train to London?
#Person2#: Yes, it is.
#Person1#: OK. Two tickets to London, please.
#Person2#: Single or return?
#Person1#: Single, please. How much in total?
#Person2#: 10 pounds.
#Person1#: Here you a... | #Person1# buys two train tickets to London with #Person2#'s assistance. | buy tickets |
train_103 | #Person1#: What's up, buddy? You look so upset.
#Person2#: I just broke up with a girl. Why didn't she understand that I loved her?
#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. What's your conflict?
#Person2#: I don't know. She always said I didn't love her, but I did.
#Person1#: Did you think about talking to her again? Maybe s... | #Person2# is upset because #Person2# broke up with a girl. #Person1# tries to comfort #Person2#. | break up |
train_55 | #Person1#: Hello, what can I do for you?
#Person2#: Um. . . Hello, I would like to open an account.
#Person1#: OK! What kind of account do you want to open?
#Person2#: I want to open a current account.
#Person1#: I will open it for you right now.
#Person2#: What's the minimum deposit for opening a current account?
#Per... | #Person1# helps #Person2# open a current account, deposit 3,000 yuan, set the passcode and confirm all the information. | open an account |
train_66 | #Person1#: Good morning, Maintenance Department.
#Person2#: Hello. I'm having a problem with my air conditioner.
#Person1#: Which air conditioner?
#Person2#: The one in the bedroom.
#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: There's no cold air coming out.
#Person1#: May I have your room number, please?
#Perso... | #Person2# phones Maintenance Department because the air conditioner went wrong. #Person1# answers the phone and will send the repairmen. | phone call |
train_52 | #Person1#: Hello, this is Lucie Jing calling from Lincoln Bank. May I speak to Mr. Was, please?
#Person2#: Speaking.
#Person1#: Ah, hello, Mr. Was. I'm just calling about your new credit card. It has arrived with us, so you can either come to collect it, or we can send it on to you.
#Person2#: Sending it won't be neces... | Lucie Jing phones for Mr. Was to talk about his new credit card. Mr. Was wants to collect it himself, and Lucie recommends him to read through the documents again before signing the card. | credit card |
train_28 | #Person1#: Have you had any experience with sales work?
#Person2#: Yes, I have. In fact, I had worked for a foreign trade company for nearly two years, where I established business ties with several firms.
#Person1#: What exactly did you do at that company?
#Person2#: Visit customers, dispatch consignments and things l... | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2# and asks #Person2# several questions, including experience with sales work, the work at the previous company, and why #Person2# left there. | an interview |
train_155 | #Person1#: And so, I just wanted to check in with you and find out where we are with this project. As you know, you'Ve missed a fairly significant deadline last week, and this will negativity impact the team's ability to move forward with the next stages of this project.
#Person2#: I know, I'm really sorry that I misse... | #Person1# blames #Person1# for procrastination for the past two weeks. #Person2# takes technical problems as an excuse for missing the deadline. | procrastination |
train_12 | #Person1#: Did Bean send these dirty jokes to you, too? Look!
#Person2#: What a creep! Phony good luck e-mails are one thing, but sexual harassment is crossing the line.
#Person1#: No wonder he asked for my address first-he just wants to harass me!
#Person2#: You could try using a spam filter to reject stuff that's obv... | #Person2# suggests #Person1# use a spam filter to reject Bean's pornographic stuff. | sexual harrassment |
train_112 | #Person1#: What is your favorite coffee?
#Person2#: Irish coffee is my favorite. But I'm not particular on it.
#Person1#: All right. Would you make coffee yourself when you are at home?
#Person2#: Not very often. Making coffee is a bit troublesome. Most of the time, I just buy takeout at Starbucks. And also, I quite li... | #Person2# likes Irish coffee and buys takeout at Starbucks. #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the advantages of instant coffee and Western and Chinese people's attitudes towards coffee. | coffee |
train_118 | #Person1#: Can I reserve a hotel room?
#Person2#: I assure you, that's not a problem. What is your full name, please?
#Person1#: My name's John Sandals.
#Person2#: It's a pleasure to assist you. Please tell me when you'll be needing the room, sir.
#Person1#: If my plans don't change, I'll need a room April 14 till Apri... | #Person2# helps John Sandals to reserve a nonsmoking room with a queen-size bed from April 14 till April 17. | reserve a room |
train_0 | #Person1#: Hi, Mr. Smith. I'm Doctor Hawkins. Why are you here today?
#Person2#: I found it would be a good idea to get a check-up.
#Person1#: Yes, well, you haven't had one for 5 years. You should have one every year.
#Person2#: I know. I figure as long as there is nothing wrong, why go see the doctor?
#Person1#: Well... | Mr. Smith's getting a check-up, and Doctor Hawkins advises him to have one every year. Hawkins'll give some information about their classes and medications to help Mr. Smith quit smoking. | get a check-up |
train_199 | #Person1#: Hey, John! I haven't seen you in ages! What's new? What have you been up to?
#Person2#: Pete! Nice to see you Well, on top the norm, you know, wife and kids and work, I'Ve actually gotten into doing some trading.
#Person1#: Trading? You, big guy? What are you trading?
#Person2#: Currencies.
#Person1#: Curren... | John tells Pete he is doing some trading called Forex. John earns a lot by buying and selling currencies with a little money, so Pete also wants to try it. | forex |
train_88 | #Person1#: It seems that something is praying heavy on you. What's the matter?
#Person2#: I got my father's goat last night.
#Person1#: What did you do to get his goat?
#Person2#: When I asked him to treat me like he does to my sisters, he jumped down my throat. So I took it out on him by telling him what I thought.... | #Person2# is unhappy because #Person2# got #Person2#'s father's goat. | father |
train_62 | #Person1#: Would you talk to me about taking one of Dr. Miller's classes?
#Person2#: Yes. Have you ever been in one of his classes?
#Person1#: I'm thinking about taking his class next semester.
#Person2#: He was a very easy teacher. Are you thinking of taking a class with him?
#Person1#: I'm not sure because I really n... | #Person1# is considering taking Dr. Miller's class but worries about grades. #Person2# tells #Person1# Dr. Miller was an easy and interesting teacher and gaining knowledge is as important as grades. | ask for suggestions |
train_114 | #Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Oh, hi!
#Person1#: Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Tom.
#Person2#: Pleased to meet you. My name is Alice. Did you just move in next door?
#Person1#: Yes, I did. Have you lived here long?
#Person2#: Me? I guess so. I've lived here for about six years now. Have you lived in Am... | Tom just moved in and he introduces himself to his neighbor Alice, who teaches mathematics at college and has lived here for about six years. | neighbour |
train_80 | #Person1#: Hey, man. What's up?
#Person2#: Ah, first of all, I put a buck in the vending machine for a seventy-five cent candy bar, and the thing got stuck here in the machine. Then, I pressed the change button [Ah, man], and nothing happened. [Wow!] Nothing came out. The dumb thing still owes me a quarter.
#Person1#: ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# he put a buck in the vending machine but the thing got stuck. After hitting the machine, #Person2# gets the candy bar. | vending machine |
train_39 | #Person1#: Please make yourselves at home. Let me take your coats. Dinner is almost ready. I hope you brought your appetite
#Person2#: Your house is lovely, Armand! Very interesting decor. . . very. . . Gothic.
#Person3#: I think it's amazing! You have such good taste, Armand. I'm thinking of re-decorating my house. ... | Ellen and #Person3# visit Armand's house, and they have dinner together. The glass of wine provided by Armand is a bit bitter for Ellen, and she passes out. | have a dinner |
train_131 | #Person1#: You've had a very dangerous life, haven't you, Joe?
#Person2#: Yes. That's right.
#Person1#: When was your worst accident?
#Person2#: Last year. It was during the British Grand Prix. I knocked into a wall. The car was completely destroyed and my left leg was broken. Luckily nobody was killed.
#Person1#: Is t... | Joe has had a very dangerous life and tells #Person1# about his worst accident and a very frightening experience recently. | dangerous life |
train_165 | #Person1#: Excuse me, Miss.
#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?
#Person1#: I'm a graduate student here in mathematics. I've just come from China and I've never used a western library before. I'll be here for five years, so I'd like to learn to use the library as efficiently as possible. I wonder if someone might have time ... | #Person1# requests #Person2# to show #Person1# around the library because #Person1# is new here. #Person2# is not available now and they'll meet in the afternoon. | ask for help |
train_186 | #Person1#: Do you want to sign for a Korea language class?
#Person2#: What for? Oh, I see, you mean next year our company will expand business to the South Korea market.
#Person1#: Right, we have located a business partner in Seoul. The first contact proves to be successful. The general manager of South Korean compan... | As the company will expand the business to the South Korea market, #Person1# wants to sign for a Korean language course while #Person2# prefers taking the language training courses provided by the company. | social talk |
train_13 | #Person1#: How old is Keith?
#Person2#: He's 21. how old is James?
#Person1#: He's a year older than Keith, but he looks younger.
#Person2#: How's your father?
#Person1#: He's fine. He retired last week. It's turning going in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.
#Person2#: He can spend more time with hi... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their families' ages. #Person2#'s father wants to travel around the world after retirement. | age |
train_159 | #Person1#: Excuse me.
#Person2#: Yes, Miss, what can I do for you?
#Person1#: I ordered my dish about a half an hour ago, but it hasn't arrived yet.
#Person2#: I'm sorry for that, I'm going to check with the chef right now. Miss, I just checked with the kitchen, and they said your order will be coming right up next. Oh... | #Person1#'s dish hasn't arrived, so #Person2# checks the order and offers a free glass of wine for the inconvenience. | social talk |
train_127 | #Person1#: Hi, Jane. I'd like to discuss something with you. Do you have a minute?
#Person2#: Sure. I've just got out of my eleven o'clock class. I don't have another class until this afternoon.
#Person1#: Good. Listen, I've just received an e-mail from the computer centre. They are looking for students to help with th... | #Person1# tells Jane the computer center is looking for students to help with the work of the school website and doesn't need special experience or knowledge. Jane is interested. | computer centre |
train_5 | #Person1#: Happy birthday, Aims!
#Person2#: Thank you, Lisa.
#Person1#: Here is a present for you. I hope you like it.
#Person2#: Oh, great! I love it! You know I've been expecting this for a long time.
#Person1#: I'm very glad to hear that.
#Person2#: Come here ; let me introduce some friends to you. | Lisa gives Aims a birthday present and Aims loves it. | birthday |
train_85 | #Person1#: Hi, taxi. Could you take me to the financial street, please
#Person2#: Pardon, where to , sir?
#Person1#: I want to go to the financial stree.
#Person2#: All right. Hop in, please.
#Person1#: Excuse me, how long does it take to get there?
#Person2#: It usually takes about half an hour.
#Person1#: Oh, d... | #Person1# takes a taxi to the financial street. #Person2# reminds him of the long time due to the distance and the heavy traffic, and the fair varies according to the distance. | take a taxi |
train_124 | #Person1#: Hello, welcome to Credit Services. How can we help you?
#Person2#: I'm interested in applying for a credit card with you.
#Person1#: Are you an existing customer?
#Person2#: Yes, I've had a Current Account with a debit card with you for years. Now, I'm looking at upgrading to a credit card.
#Person1#: May I ... | #Person2# is interested in applying for a credit card with #Person1#. #Person1# suggests #Person2# applies for a credit card sooner, but #Person2# thinks he is qualified. | credit card |
train_48 | #Person1#: Excuse me where is the airport?
#Person2#: Um, it's pretty far away. I can show you on the map on my smart phone.
#Person1#: Oh, sorry, and what I meant is how can I get there?
#Person2#: Well, that depends. Do you want to get there quickly or cheaply?
#Person1#: Probably the latter would be better.
#Person2... | #Person1# asks #Person2# a cheap way to get to the airport. #Person2# guides #Person1# to take the subway and then transfer to the airport express's train. | show the way |
train_174 | #Person1#: What's for dinner tonight?
#Person2#: It's whatever you're planning on cooking.
#Person1#: You're not going to cook?
#Person2#: No, I always cook.
#Person1#: Yeah, and I love your cooking.
#Person2#: Don't give me that. If you're hungry, then cook dinner.
#Person1#: You're being serious?
#Person2#: Look, I'm... | #Person2# is exhausted and doesn't feel like cooking. #Person1# will make dinner instead. | make dinner |
train_135 | #Person1#: How can you keep in touch with your aunt in America?
#Person2#: Oh, I make a phone call once a month.
#Person1#: It's very expensive, right?
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: Why not send E-mail through the Internet ?
#Person2#: Is it convenient and cheap?
#Person1#: Sure. You can send E-mail to each other e... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# can keep in touch with #Person2#'s aunt in America through the internet and willing to show #Person2# how. | internet |
train_123 | #Person1#: Do you have any experience working with a computer?
#Person2#: Yes. I have been a data entry operator for three years.
#Person1#: What kind of software can you use?
#Person2#: I have working knowledge of Windows and Dos. Actually, I'm quite familiar with both Java and C Programming Languages.
#Person1#: Do y... | #Person1# interviews #Person2# who has been a data entry operator for three years. #Person2# knows how to use the software, has computer qualifications, and can learn quite quickly. | interview |
train_126 | #Person1#: Hi. My name's Carl. Nice to meet you.
#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too. My name is Francisco.
#Person1#: What?
#Person2#: Francisco, but all my friends and family back in Peru call me Pancho.
#Person1#: Okay, Pancho. So, tell me about your family?
#Person2#: Well, I have seven brothers and six sisters.
#Pers... | Francisco and Carl meet each other for the first time. Francisco tells Carl he's the second oldest. His father is a driver and his mother runs a store. | family |
train_191 | #Person1#: Well, I think my article can't be more awful.
#Person2#: Not likely. Why are you so unconfident about your paper?
#Person1#: You know, I missed the deadline for handing in the paper. So I'm uncertain about the content of my paper.
#Person2#: Take it easy. Actually, I read your article last night and I found ... | #Person1# feels awful about #Person1#'s paper. #Person2# encourages #Person1# and offers some refining advice. | the paper |
train_146 | #Person1#: Hello. I want to send the computer to my sister in Shanghai by logistics transport.
#Person2#: OK. Is it in the box? May I see it?
#Person1#: Yes. This is the computer and this is the keyboard and the monitor.
#Person2#: Is there anything else?
#Person1#: There are a mouse and a camera.
#Person2#: Is that al... | #Person1# sends some computer equipments to Shanghai with #Person1#'s assistance. | send items |
train_132 | #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#: Poo... | #Person1# tells Mrs. Turnbull about #Person1#'s boy, Jack, who is a bit tired because of school but likes it. Jack usually walks to school but takes the car when it rains. | son |
train_107 | #Person1#: Have you heard about the new iPhone?
#Person2#: yes, I heard it's supposed to come out in June. Are you thinking about getting one?
#Person1#: I'd like to. It's a cell phone, camera, PAD and mp3 player all in one.
#Person2#: if I had enough money, I'd buy one, but I don't even have enough to buy one of their... | #Person1# would like to get a new iPhone. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the shuffle iPod. #Person1# has an iPod but its battery has died out. | apple products |
train_170 | #Person1#: Albert? Could you co-sign this approval sheet? Accounting's getting really picky.
#Person2#: I know. They'Ve already sent back two approvals I sent them. Where do I sign?
#Person1#: Right here. It's for that new fax machine we're getting.
#Person2#: Oh, right. I remember. There you are. Hope you don't have a... | #Person1# requests Albert to help co-sign an approval sheet. | sign approval sheets |
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