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train_500 | #Person1#: What is your great struck?
#Person2#: I think I'm very good at planning. I manage my time perfectly, so that I can always get things done on time.
#Person1#: Why do you think you be a good fit or this job?
#Person2#: Because I'm very competent in this area.
#Person1#: Can you working under pressure?
#Person2... | #Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# is good at planning, works well under pressure, and is a cooperator. | interview | [
{
"content": "What is your great struck?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I think I'm very good at planning. I manage my time perfectly, so that I can always get things done on time.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Why do you think yo... |
train_501 | #Person1#: Can I help you, Madam?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to exchange some US dollars into RIB.
#Person1#: How much would you like to exchange?
#Person2#: What's the exchange rate for RIB?
#Person1#: It's US 100 for RMB 802 today.
#Person2#: I'd like to exchange 3, 000.
#Person1#: Fill out this exchange memo, please.
... | #Person1# tells #Person2# the exchange rate and helps her to exchange some money. | exchange money | [
{
"content": "Can I help you, Madam?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I'd like to exchange some US dollars into RIB.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "How much would you like to exchange?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"... |
train_502 | #Person1#: we'd like to rent a flat near the university.
#Person2#: are you looking for somewhere for two people?
#Person1#: yes, we are. obviously, we'd like something as cheap as possible. we've heard that there are places for 80 to 100 pounds a month.
#Person2#: yes, there are several place available in that price r... | #Person1# wants to rent a cheap flat near the university for two people in a quiet street. #Person2# has a flat that fits #Person1#'s requirements. #Person1# wants to see it so #Person2# will take #Person1# there. | rent a flat | [
{
"content": "we'd like to rent a flat near the university.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "are you looking for somewhere for two people?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "yes, we are. obviously, we'd like something as cheap as possibl... |
train_503 | #Person1#: Can I get you any dessert?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to try the blueberry pie.
#Person1#: Excellent choice. ( He brings her the pie. After she finishes, the waiter comes back. ) Would you like anything else?
#Person2#: No, I'm stuffed. I'm ready for the check.
#Person1#: Here you are. Thank you and have a nic... | #Person1# is ready for the check after #Person2# brings her the blueberry pie. | restaurant | [
{
"content": "Can I get you any dessert?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I'd like to try the blueberry pie.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Excellent choice. ( He brings her the pie. After she finishes, the waiter comes back. ) ... |
train_504 | #Person1#: When the interview finally comes to an end, the interviewee will probably breathe a sigh of relief.
#Person2#: Still, you should not let down your guard. Some details should be paid attention to.
#Person1#: At this moment you can thank the interviewer again for the opportunity of the interview.
#Person2#: Yo... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about how to end an interview. | interview | [
{
"content": "When the interview finally comes to an end, the interviewee will probably breathe a sigh of relief.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Still, you should not let down your guard. Some details should be paid attention to.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assist... |
train_505 | #Person1#: What do you think this flat?
#Person2#: It's not really all that good. The bedroom is a little small for us.
#Person1#: Small? But it should be enough for our needs, I think.
#Person2#: But there's no hot water after 10 at night. Sometimes I like to have a hot shower before bed, especially in the winter, it ... | #Person2# doesn't think the flat is really all that good. #Person1# thinks it should be enough for their needs with some new furniture. | flat | [
{
"content": "What do you think this flat?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's not really all that good. The bedroom is a little small for us.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Small? But it should be enough for our needs, I think.",
... |
train_506 | #Person1#: Hello. Mr. Rodriguez?
#Person2#: Yes. Is this Paula?
#Person1#: Yes, sir. I'Ve just dropped those slides off at the Winthrop office. Do you need anything else while I'm out?
#Person2#: No, that's all right. Paula. Why don't you get something to eat, and I'll see you this afternoon. | Mr. Rodriguez tells Paula he doesn't need anything else besides slides. | slides | [
{
"content": "Hello. Mr. Rodriguez?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes. Is this Paula?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes, sir. I'Ve just dropped those slides off at the Winthrop office. Do you need anything else while I'm out?",
... |
train_507 | #Person1#: It's hot today, shall we go for a dip at the beach?
#Person2#: That's a good idea. Let's bring our trunks and towels.
#Person1#: Would you like to swim in the swimming pool or at the beach?
#Person2#: I'd prefer the pool.
#Person1#: OK. Let's pay the entrance fee and change our clothes in the dressing room.
... | #Person1# suggests going for a dip at the beach. #Person2# prefers swimming in the pool. | swim | [
{
"content": "It's hot today, shall we go for a dip at the beach?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "That's a good idea. Let's bring our trunks and towels.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Would you like to swim in the swimming pool or a... |
train_508 | #Person1#: Hello, is there anything I can do for you?
#Person2#: Yes. I would like to check in.
#Person1#: Have you made a reservation?
#Person2#: Yes. I am Belen.
#Person1#: So your room number is 201. Are you a member of our hotel?
#Person2#: No, what's the difference?
#Person1#: Well, we offer a 10 % charge for our ... | #Person1# helps Belen check in. | check in | [
{
"content": "Hello, is there anything I can do for you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes. I would like to check in.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Have you made a reservation?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{... |
train_509 | #Person1#: To which gate do I need to go to catch connection flight Ll 01 to Madrid?
#Person2#: Go to gate 18. The plane is boarding now. You should hurry up.
#Person1#: Show me the fastest way to get there.
#Person2#: Instead of walking. you can take this shuttle to get you there faster.
#Person1#: Do you think the pl... | #Person2# advises #Person1# to take the shuttle to catch the flight and will call the attendants at the gate. | connecting flight | [
{
"content": "To which gate do I need to go to catch connection flight Ll 01 to Madrid?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Go to gate 18. The plane is boarding now. You should hurry up.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Show me the fastes... |
train_510 | #Person1#: What wrong with you? You look pale?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. I feel hot and cold.
#Person1#: When did the trouble start?
#Person2#: I was sick most of the night.
#Person1#: It sounds like you're coming down with the flu. Let me take your temperature.
#Person2#: Have I got high fever?
#Person1#: Yes. Thirty-e... | #Person2# feels hot and cold. #Person1# takes #Person2#'s temperature and checks #Person2#'s body. #Person1# will give #Person2# some antibiotic and Asprin and asks #Person2# to go home and lie in bed. | flu | [
{
"content": "What wrong with you? You look pale?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm not sure. I feel hot and cold.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "When did the trouble start?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
... |
train_511 | #Person1#: Good morning, sir. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to open an account.
#Person1#: Certainly, sir. Would you like to open a time deposit savings account or a checking account?
#Person2#: Actually, I'd like to open one of each, if that's possible.
#Person1#: No problem, sir. What sort of time deposit a... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to open accounts and explains different sorts of time deposit accounts. | open an account | [
{
"content": "Good morning, sir. How may I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'd like to open an account.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Certainly, sir. Would you like to open a time deposit savings account or a checking acc... |
train_512 | #Person1#: How much tea are you going to order?
#Person2#: We want to order 3, 000 cases and hope to deliver the goods in two equal lots.
#Person1#: When do you want to deliver the goods?
#Person2#: We'd like you to execute the first delivery by June 30 and the second delivery by August 15.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, but Ju... | #Person1# and #Person2# reach an agreement that the first shipment will be delivered in 27 days by June 30, and the second shipment by August 15. | order | [
{
"content": "How much tea are you going to order?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "We want to order 3, 000 cases and hope to deliver the goods in two equal lots.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "When do you want to deliver the goods?"... |
train_513 | #Person1#: Good morning, Laura, what do you want to talk to me about?
#Person2#: Good morning, professor Smith. I want to talk to you about changing my major. You see, I've decided to work in art museum when I graduate in three years, I think I should change my major to art history.
#Person1#: You know, Laura, I think ... | Laura wants to change her major from business to art history. Professor Smith advises her to make the decision after some more thoughts. | change major | [
{
"content": "Good morning, Laura, what do you want to talk to me about?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Good morning, professor Smith. I want to talk to you about changing my major. You see, I've decided to work in art museum when I graduate in three years, I think I should... |
train_514 | #Person1#: Jane, what would you do if you were on vacation overseas and lost all your money and credit cards?
#Person2#: Well, I guess I'd probably sell my watch and camera... Or I might get a job as a waitress somewhere till I made enough money to buy a plane ticket to return home. | Jane tells #Person1# what she would do if she lost all money and cards abroad. | lost money | [
{
"content": "Jane, what would you do if you were on vacation overseas and lost all your money and credit cards?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, I guess I'd probably sell my watch and camera... Or I might get a job as a waitress somewhere till I made enough money to bu... |
train_515 | #Person1#: I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for such a long time. I didn't think the meeting would be so long.
#Person2#: That's all right, Dr. Green. I've got the data you required and a few reference books which I think may be useful to your representation at the conference. | Dr. Green apologizes for keeping #Person2# waiting. | keep people waiting | [
{
"content": "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for such a long time. I didn't think the meeting would be so long.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "That's all right, Dr. Green. I've got the data you required and a few reference books which I think may be useful to your repre... |
train_516 | #Person1#: Morning, Mr. Roberts, have you been to that new shop in the High Street.
#Person2#: Good morning, Mrs. White. Yes, I just thought I pop in and browse around, seeing if there is anything I like. I must say I'm very impressed. They have a very good literature section and there is a little care where you can go... | Mr. Roberts finds the new shop has a good literature section. Mrs. White wonders if they have nice love stories. | shop | [
{
"content": "Morning, Mr. Roberts, have you been to that new shop in the High Street.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Good morning, Mrs. White. Yes, I just thought I pop in and browse around, seeing if there is anything I like. I must say I'm very impressed. They have a ver... |
train_517 | #Person1#: Jane, I hear that you are leaving school now. What do you want to do? Have you made up your mind yet?
#Person2#: No, not yet. But I think I'm going to take up singing.
#Person1#: Any special reasons?
#Person2#: Yes. It's because I am good at singing songs. All my classmates say so. Besides, singing is quite ... | Jane tells #Person1# she wants to take up singing because she is good at singing songs and singing is interesting, but her parents want her to be an actress. She hasn't decided yet. | be a singer | [
{
"content": "Jane, I hear that you are leaving school now. What do you want to do? Have you made up your mind yet?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "No, not yet. But I think I'm going to take up singing.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content":... |
train_518 | #Person1#: Where did you put my new red tie?
#Person2#: It's right there in the cupboard with your other ties.
#Person1#: There's a green one and a couple of brown ones, but no red one.
#Person2#: Here it is in your drawer. You must have put it there when you brought it home.
#Person1#: I suppose so. We'd better hurry ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are in a hurry. #Person1# can't find the red tie. #Person2# finds it in the drawer. They are waiting for Sue who will take care of the children. | in a hurry | [
{
"content": "Where did you put my new red tie?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's right there in the cupboard with your other ties.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "There's a green one and a couple of brown ones, but no red one.",
... |
train_519 | #Person1#: By the way, do you know what time it is?
#Person2#: Well, it's a quarter to two.
#Person1#: Oh, I've got to go.
#Person2#: See Linda in the library?
#Person1#: No. Actually I'm going to meet with Professor Smith at ten past two. You may continue our project discussion with Michael.
#Person2#: All right. | #Person1# has to leave and asks #Person2# to continue the project discussion with Michael. | project discussion | [
{
"content": "By the way, do you know what time it is?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, it's a quarter to two.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh, I've got to go.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content... |
train_520 | #Person1#: Jim, are you planning to buy that nice blue Ford car you looked at last week?
#Person2#: I'm afraid that's impossible because I haven't been able to come up with the cash, and someone else has already made a down payment on it. | Jim is not going to buy the Ford car. | buy a car | [
{
"content": "Jim, are you planning to buy that nice blue Ford car you looked at last week?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm afraid that's impossible because I haven't been able to come up with the cash, and someone else has already made a down payment on it.",
"name"... |
train_521 | #Person1#: Did you hear Jakie's going to work in another department? We need to have a really good party so that we can send her off really well. So, what shall we do?
#Person2#: Why don't we have a surprise party, Maggie?
#Person1#: That's a good idea. We could go to the Holiday Inn Hotel.
#Person2#: That's too expens... | Maggie and #Person2# are planning a surprise party for Jakie. They agree to give the party in the office with some balloons and a huge card with everyone's signature. | surprise party | [
{
"content": "Did you hear Jakie's going to work in another department? We need to have a really good party so that we can send her off really well. So, what shall we do?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Why don't we have a surprise party, Maggie?",
"name": "Person2",
... |
train_522 | #Person1#: Hi, Mary. I haven't seen you in ages! I heard that you and Daniel are getting married on August 8th, the opening day of the 2008 Olympic Games. Is it true?
#Person2#: Yes, it is. We've been dating for over 7 years. We have decided to get married on a special day and we think August 8th, 2008 is a red-letter... | Mary and Daniel are getting married on August 8th. The only thing that isn't ready is the hotel because they don't want to spend too much on an extravagant wedding reception. #Person1# promises to help to ask other hotels. | wedding | [
{
"content": "Hi, Mary. I haven't seen you in ages! I heard that you and Daniel are getting married on August 8th, the opening day of the 2008 Olympic Games. Is it true?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, it is. We've been dating for over 7 years. We have decided to get ma... |
train_523 | #Person1#: Can you help me set up my voicemail message? I just got this service and I am not really sure what I am supposed to say.
#Person2#: Sure! You just basically gotta let the caller know who they called, and ask them for their contact information so you can call them back.
#Person1#: Ok, so can I say, 'This is... | #Person2# tells Abby how to set up her voicemail message. Abby asks #Person2# to record it for her after several tries. | voicemail message | [
{
"content": "Can you help me set up my voicemail message? I just got this service and I am not really sure what I am supposed to say.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure! You just basically gotta let the caller know who they called, and ask them for their contact informati... |
train_524 | #Person1#: For our lunch meeting with the investors, do we have to make a reservation at the restaurant or do we just show up?
#Person2#: Usually for lunch, we don't have to reserve a table, they should allow walk-ins. But to be on the safe side, I'll order a table for half-past twelve. Will that suit your schedule?
... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the lunch meeting with the investors. #Person1# asks #Person2# to make a reservation at twelve and plans to treat the investors to a full-course meal. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to pay attention to the vegetarians. | lunch meeting | [
{
"content": "For our lunch meeting with the investors, do we have to make a reservation at the restaurant or do we just show up?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Usually for lunch, we don't have to reserve a table, they should allow walk-ins. But to be on the safe side, I'll... |
train_525 | #Person1#: Did your company go union? I heard that many companies in out industry are being unionized, so It's getting harder and harder to compete on a level playing field.
#Person2#: Yes, we're hopping on the bandwagon and signing up for the union. Mostly people are pretty happy about it... I guess it depends on if ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about labor unions. They agree that management isn't looking on them too favorably but it's probably better for workers. | labor union | [
{
"content": "Did your company go union? I heard that many companies in out industry are being unionized, so It's getting harder and harder to compete on a level playing field.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, we're hopping on the bandwagon and signing up for the union. ... |
train_526 | #Person1#: The country is strong only in appearance. Don't you think so?
#Person2#: Yes. In fact there are quite a large number of people who have no food to eat and no place to live in.
#Person1#: You can say that again. The government must open it's eyes to the fact. | #Person1# and #Person2# agree that this country is strong only in appearance. | country | [
{
"content": "The country is strong only in appearance. Don't you think so?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes. In fact there are quite a large number of people who have no food to eat and no place to live in.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"c... |
train_527 | #Person1#: Guess who I saw yesterday?
#Person2#: Who?
#Person1#: My cousin Monik. Have you seen her lately?
#Person2#: Not for a couple of years. What happened to her?
#Person1#: Nothing exactly. She's grown into a very attractive young lady.
#Person2#: Oh, she is.
#Person1#: You know, her long lovely blond hair ... | #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about #Person1#'s cousin Monik, who has grown into a very attractive young lady. | attractive young lady | [
{
"content": "Guess who I saw yesterday?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Who?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "My cousin Monik. Have you seen her lately?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Not for a c... |
train_528 | #Person1#: Can I help you, Madam?
#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to buy a sweater for my husband. Which style is the latest?
#Person1#: These are all the latest fashion. How do you like this white turtleneck one?
#Person2#: I like this style. But do you have any other colors? I feel that this color doesn't suit his comple... | #Person2# buys a grey sweater and a pair of jeans for her husband according to #Person1#'s suggestions. | buy clothes | [
{
"content": "Can I help you, Madam?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes. I'd like to buy a sweater for my husband. Which style is the latest?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "These are all the latest fashion. How do you like this whi... |
train_529 | #Person1#: Do you like this dress, madam?
#Person2#: I like the colour very much. It's a lovely dress, but it's too small for me.
#Person1#: What about this one? It's a lovely dress. It's very smart. Short skirts are in fashion now. Would you like to try it?
#Person2#: All right. I'm afraid this green dress is too s... | #Person1# recommends several dresses for #Person2# but they are too small. #Person1# hasn't got larger dresses. | dresses | [
{
"content": "Do you like this dress, madam?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I like the colour very much. It's a lovely dress, but it's too small for me.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What about this one? It's a lovely dress. It's ... |
train_530 | #Person1#: It looks delicious. I will order it.
#Person2#: I am sorry, sir, it's for 4 persons to have. I think it's too large for you.
#Person1#: Would you please make it for a single person?
#Person2#: Sorry, sir. We have never done that before. | #Person2# can't make a 4-person meal for a single person. | order food | [
{
"content": "It looks delicious. I will order it.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I am sorry, sir, it's for 4 persons to have. I think it's too large for you.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Would you please make it for a single per... |
train_531 | #Person1#: Can I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, I've been sitting here for a few minutes. I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car.
#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. But this is the self-service pump.
#Person2#: Self-service?
#Person1#: Yes. You must fill up the car yourself.
#Person2#: Are you serious?
#Person1#: Y... | #Person2# doesn't know how to fill up the car with a self-service pump. #Person1# will do it for him and asks him to look at the signs next time. | gas station | [
{
"content": "Can I help you, sir?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I've been sitting here for a few minutes. I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I'm sorry, sir. But this is the self-serv... |
train_532 | #Person1#: Hi, Jack. It's several months since I last saw you.
#Person2#: Hi, Sue. I've been busy with my book.
#Person1#: Haven't you finished it yet?
#Person2#: I will have in a few days.
#Person1#: Are you going to advertise it yourself?
#Person2#: Hmm...Some friends suggested I should, but I'm still in 2 minds abou... | Sue advises Jack to advertise his book himself. Jack thinks he'll market it. | advertise the book | [
{
"content": "Hi, Jack. It's several months since I last saw you.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hi, Sue. I've been busy with my book.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Haven't you finished it yet?",
"name": "Person1",
"role":... |
train_533 | #Person1#: Do you have any plans during this summer?
#Person2#: Well, I want to get a summer job, I'd like to save money for a vacation.
#Person1#: Really? Where would you like to go?
#Person2#: I'd love to travel to Latin America.
#Person1#: What about you Melissa?
#Person2#: Well, I'm not going to get a job right awa... | #Person2# wants to get a summer job to save money for a vacation to Latin America. Melissa wants to borrow money from her brother to Spain and Portugal. | travel | [
{
"content": "Do you have any plans during this summer?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, I want to get a summer job, I'd like to save money for a vacation.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Really? Where would you like to go?",
... |
train_534 | #Person1#: Hello Brian speaking
#Person2#: Hi Brian, it's Mary here. Hope I haven't troubled you at such a time.
#Person1#: No no. I was just watching TV.
#Person2#: Oh good. Did you have a good weekend?
#Person1#: Yeah, it was good. I went to the cinema with some friends yesterday. What about you?
#Person2#: Not too b... | Mary and Brian both had a good weekend. Mary calls Brian to invites him to celebrate her birthday. Brian will invite her to a piano concert next Friday. | celebrate birthday | [
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"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hi Brian, it's Mary here. Hope I haven't troubled you at such a time.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "No no. I was just watching TV.",
"name": "Person1",
"rol... |
train_535 | #Person1#: Excuse me.
#Person2#: Yeah.
#Person1#: You didn't see someone pick up a blue sports bag, did you?
#Person2#: Sorry?
#Person1#: Yeah, a Big Blue nylon sports bag with a big white Adidas logo on the side.
#Person2#: I said no.
#Person1#: I only put it down for a moment when I went into the restroom, then I cam... | #Person1# wants to know if #Person2# saw someone pick up her sports bag. #Person2# can't help her. | sports bag | [
{
"content": "Excuse me.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yeah.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "You didn't see someone pick up a blue sports bag, did you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sorry?",
... |
train_536 | #Person1#: Hi, Peter. What's up? You look upset.
#Person2#: We are planning a trip through the western states and want to take our dog with us. We have trouble finding a hotel that allows dogs, so we'll probably have to leave the dog at our neighbor's house.
#Person1#: I saw a program on TV that said there were more an... | Peter can't find a hotel that allows dogs. #Person1# advises him to find more information on the Internet. | find a hotel | [
{
"content": "Hi, Peter. What's up? You look upset.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "We are planning a trip through the western states and want to take our dog with us. We have trouble finding a hotel that allows dogs, so we'll probably have to leave the dog at our neighbor's... |
train_537 | #Person1#: Would you like to order now, sir?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I like the steak and mushrooms.
#Person1#: How would you like your steak? Rare, medium or well done?
#Person2#: I'd like it medium, please.
#Person1#: What kind of potatoes would you like to go with that? Mashed, boiled or baked?
#Person2#: I think I'... | #Person1# helps #Person2# to order the steak, mushrooms, baked potatoes, iced tea, and cream and onion soup. | take orders | [
{
"content": "Would you like to order now, sir?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, please. I like the steak and mushrooms.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "How would you like your steak? Rare, medium or well done?",
"name": "Per... |
train_538 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is this the Auto Consumer Loan Center?
#Person2#: Yes. Is there anything I can do for you?
#Person1#: Could you tell me something about the terms and interest rates for personal automobile consumer loan?
#Person2#: The deadline is normally no more than 5 years with the interest adopted according t... | #Person1# asks #Person2# the terms and interest rates for a personal automobile loan. #Person1# plans to take the loan for 3 years, and #Person2# explains the repayment pattern to #Person1#. | automobile consumer loan | [
{
"content": "Excuse me, is this the Auto Consumer Loan Center?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes. Is there anything I can do for you?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Could you tell me something about the terms and interest rates f... |
train_539 | #Person1#: What may I help you with?
#Person2#: I need to file a complaint.
#Person1#: What is your complaint about?
#Person2#: I got robbed.
#Person1#: When did this happen?
#Person2#: It happened this morning.
#Person1#: What was taken?
#Person2#: My wallet and cell phone.
#Person1#: Did you get a good look at the pe... | #Person2# comes to #Person1# to file a complaint that #Person2# got robbed. | robbery complaint form | [
{
"content": "What may I help you with?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I need to file a complaint.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What is your complaint about?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I ... |
train_540 | #Person1#: Well, Peter, you have to do better than that next time, won ' t you?
#Person2#: Have I really got to do those exams again, Dad?
#Person1#: Of course, you have. You must try harder this time.
#Person2#: And must I go back to school?
#Person1#: No, you needn ' t do that. You ' d better get a part-time job some... | Dad asks Peter to find a part-time job and go to the evening classes to study harder to pass the exams. | study and job | [
{
"content": "Well, Peter, you have to do better than that next time, won ' t you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Have I really got to do those exams again, Dad?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Of course, you have. You must try hard... |
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 | [
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"content": "Have you got any experience in advertising?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "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. Sometime... |
train_542 | #Person1#: Were you at the scene during the robbery?
#Person2#: Yes, I was, Officer.
#Person1#: Were you able to see a lot?
#Person2#: I was there as it happened.
#Person1#: What happened?
#Person2#: The robber came in with a gun.
#Person1#: Could you see his face?
#Person2#: He had a mask over his face.
#Person1#: Was... | #Person1# was at the scene during the robbery, and Officer asks #Person1# for further questioning. | robbery witness | [
{
"content": "Were you at the scene during the robbery?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I was, Officer.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Were you able to see a lot?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"conten... |
train_543 | #Person1#: Which church do you attend?
#Person2#: I am Mormon, so I go to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
#Person1#: What's the difference between this and other Churches?
#Person2#: Mormons believe that, after the death of Christ and the death of the Apostles 10, their church Christ founded became cor... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is Morman and explains the difference between the church #Person2# goes and other Churches. #Person2# goes to church because of the common beliefs. | Mormon | [
{
"content": "Which church do you attend?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I am Mormon, so I go to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What's the difference between this and other Churches?... |
train_544 | #Person1#: Susan, good evening. Why are you so dressed up?
#Person2#: I am on my way out to a New Year's banquet. How do I look? Is my make-up OK?
#Person1#: You look great. Your make-up is perfect.
#Person2#: Do you think I should wear a different dress?
#Person1#: No, the one you have on looks fabulous, especially wi... | Susan dresses up to attend a New Year's banquet and asks #Person1# for advice on her dressing and necklace. #Person1#'ll have a house party tonight. | banquet dressing | [
{
"content": "Susan, good evening. Why are you so dressed up?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I am on my way out to a New Year's banquet. How do I look? Is my make-up OK?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "You look great. Your make-up i... |
train_545 | #Person1#: Excuse me, miss. I'm Bob.
#Person2#: I'm Amy. How do you do?
#Person1#: I'm very glad to meet you. May I have this dance with you?
#Person2#: Certainly! I suppose you dance often.
#Person1#: No, I don't often dance. Isn't this a wonderful party?
#Person2#: Yes, I'm glad I have come.
#Person1#: How do you lik... | Bob invites Amy for a dance at the party and praises her beautiful dance. | dance invitation | [
{
"content": "Excuse me, miss. I'm Bob.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm Amy. How do you do?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I'm very glad to meet you. May I have this dance with you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
... |
train_546 | #Person1#: What are you reading?
#Person2#: It's an article about language. It talks about the idea of having a single global language.
#Person1#: It seems that English already is the main global language. Does the article suggest that there should be an artificial language like Esperanto as the world language.
#Person... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the article #Person2#'s reading. It talks about the idea of having a single global language and suggests English. | language | [
{
"content": "What are you reading?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's an article about language. It talks about the idea of having a single global language.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "It seems that English already is the main... |
train_547 | #Person1#: This place is great. I'm surprised there are so many things here.
#Person2#: Yes, but it takes a while to find things. It's not organized as carefully as a regular store.
#Person1#: What's the difference between an outlet and a regular store?
#Person2#: Usually a clothes company will send their overstock to ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the goods price in outlet store is low, but #Person2# may find some faulty products. #Person1# thinks it's a good deal and would like to buy some clothes for #Person1#'s families. | outlet store | [
{
"content": "This place is great. I'm surprised there are so many things here.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, but it takes a while to find things. It's not organized as carefully as a regular store.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"conten... |
train_548 | #Person1#: Steven, why are you so depressed?
#Person2#: I'm feeling very sad. I just read the newspaper.
#Person1#: What's the news?
#Person2#: According to the newspaper, the town was razed by an earthquake and more than 10 thousand people died in the earthquake.
#Person1#: It's horrible.
#Person2#: Yeah, we have to d... | Steven feels depressed when knowing 10,000 people died in the earthquake. He and #Person1# decide to donate money. | earthquake news | [
{
"content": "Steven, why are you so depressed?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm feeling very sad. I just read the newspaper.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What's the news?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
... |
train_549 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I need to buy a computer for this semester. I was told it is cheaper to buy computers here.
#Person1#: Well, you heard right. You can get an excellent deal on a new computer here. We have great discounts for students.
#Person2#: I don't know much about computers. But I know I ... | #Person1# wants to buy a desktop computer with a lot of memory and turns to #Person2# for help. #Person2# recommends the Power Macintosh G3 system. When #Person1# notices the Apple logo, #Person2# tells #Person1# that's Macintosh, and it's popular among students. #Person2# needs a computer that can handle writing in Ch... | buying a computer | [
{
"content": "Can I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I need to buy a computer for this semester. I was told it is cheaper to buy computers here.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Well, you heard right. You can get an exce... |
train_550 | #Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me which is Bob Rice's office?
#Person2#: Sure. It's the third office down this hall. Are you looking for Bob?
#Person1#: Yes. He told me to come by this morning.
#Person2#: I'm sorry, but he's not in the office now. Do you have an appointment?
#Person1#: An appointment?
#Person2#: Ye... | Laura Wills comes to Bob Rice's office but is told that Bob is not here today. Then she makes an appointment for ten this Friday morning with the help of #Person2#. | make another appointment | [
{
"content": "Excuse me, can you tell me which is Bob Rice's office?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure. It's the third office down this hall. Are you looking for Bob?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes. He told me to come by this... |
train_551 | #Person1#: You'Ve been a sales manager for three years. How do you like the job?
#Person2#: I like it very much.
#Person1#: If I may ask, are you happy with your salary?
#Person2#: No, I don't mind at all. I receive 3, 000 RMB a month, after tax.
#Person1#: Is there a bonus system or any other incentive plan in place?
... | #Person2#'s been a sales manager for three years with a monthly salary of 3000 RMB but #Person2#'s expectation is 3800-4500. | salary | [
{
"content": "You'Ve been a sales manager for three years. How do you like the job?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I like it very much.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "If I may ask, are you happy with your salary?",
"name": "Per... |
train_552 | #Person1#: Hello, excuse me!
#Person2#: Hello! Is there anything I can help you with?
#Person1#: Yes. I wanna know where I can get on the bus going downtown.
#Person2#: Go straight then turn right, and you will see a big bus station there.
#Person1#: Ok, I see. Thank you!
#Person2#: You are welcome! | #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the bus station. | ask the way | [
{
"content": "Hello, excuse me!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hello! Is there anything I can help you with?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes. I wanna know where I can get on the bus going downtown.",
"name": "Person1",
"... |
train_553 | #Person1#: This is our rock - bottom price, Mr. Li. We can't make any further concessions.
#Person2#: If that's the case, there's not much point in further discussion. We might as well call the whole deal off.
#Person1#: What I mean is that we'll never be able to come down to your price. The gap is too great.
#Person2#... | Mr. Li suggests meeting each other half way so that business can be concluded, and he finally reaches an agreement on price with #Person1# after serval times half-price. #Person1# asks Mr. Li's permission of having a representative that could stay permanently in Washington D.C., and Mr. Li approves. They will meet agai... | price agreement | [
{
"content": "This is our rock - bottom price, Mr. Li. We can't make any further concessions.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "If that's the case, there's not much point in further discussion. We might as well call the whole deal off.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "ass... |
train_554 | #Person1#: Kelly, the guys and I think you should run for senior class president.
#Person2#: Me? Why me? Why not you?
#Person1#: We talked to our older brothers and sisters last night and got the scoop on what that job is all about.
#Person2#: And you think I fit the qualifications?
#Person1#: Yes. Did you know that th... | #Person1# thinks Kelly should run for senior class president and tells her about the responsibility of the president. Kelly will think about it. | senior class president | [
{
"content": "Kelly, the guys and I think you should run for senior class president.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Me? Why me? Why not you?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "We talked to our older brothers and sisters last night and ... |
train_555 | #Person1#: I really appreciate your filling me in on yesterday's lecture.
#Person2#: No problem. I thought you might want to go over it together. And, anyway, it helps me review, Hope you're feeling better now.
#Person1#: I am. Thanks. So, you said she talked about squid? Sounds a little strange.
#Person2#: Well, actua... | #Person1# thanks #Person2# for filling #Person1# in on yesterday's lecture. The lecture is about the evolution of sea life, which is a continuation from last week. #Person1# thinks some squid are large, and #Person2# says it's because they lost their shells and mentions some unusual cases. | lecture review | [
{
"content": "I really appreciate your filling me in on yesterday's lecture.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "No problem. I thought you might want to go over it together. And, anyway, it helps me review, Hope you're feeling better now.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "as... |
train_556 | #Person1#: Solomon Department Store. May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, could you tell me when the store closes today?
#Person1#: We close at 7:00.
#Person2#: I see. And when do you open?
#Person1#: Ten o'clock on the weekend.
#Person2#: Fine. Thank you very much. | #Person2# asks #Person1# the store's closing and opening time. | business hours | [
{
"content": "Solomon Department Store. May I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, could you tell me when the store closes today?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "We close at 7:00.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"... |
train_557 | #Person1#: I want to see about getting a private room as soon as possible. Also please put a 'No Visitors' sign on my door.
#Person2#: I'll take care of both things, but first put this in your mouth so that I can take your temperature. | #Person1# asks #Person2# to get a private room. | take the temperature | [
{
"content": "I want to see about getting a private room as soon as possible. Also please put a 'No Visitors' sign on my door.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'll take care of both things, but first put this in your mouth so that I can take your temperature.",
"name": "... |
train_558 | #Person1#: Can you believe that we've finally found a house?
#Person2#: Good for you. Tell me about the house!
#Person1#: It doesn't look good outside. but it is lovely inside.
#Person2#: How nice! How many bedrooms does it have?
#Person1#: Well, it has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, one big sitting room and a modern k... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# finds a house, and it's lovely inside. There's a small garden before the house. | new house | [
{
"content": "Can you believe that we've finally found a house?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Good for you. Tell me about the house!",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "It doesn't look good outside. but it is lovely inside.",
"name... |
train_559 | #Person1#: I've noticed that you spend a lot of time tending your garden. Would you like to join our gardening club? We meet every other Wednesday.
#Person2#: Oh, thanks for the invitation, but this is how I relax. I'd rather not make it something formal and structured. | #Person2# refuses #Person1#'s invitation to a gardening club. | gardening club invitation | [
{
"content": "I've noticed that you spend a lot of time tending your garden. Would you like to join our gardening club? We meet every other Wednesday.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Oh, thanks for the invitation, but this is how I relax. I'd rather not make it something for... |
train_560 | #Person1#: Hi! Weren't you two at the English Evening yesterday?
#Person2#: Yes. How did you like it?
#Person1#: I thought it was great! I'm Jeff. What are your names?
#Person2#: I'm Allison and this is Melissa.
#Person1#: Nice to meet both of you. | Jeff meets Allison and Melissa after the English Evening. | greeting | [
{
"content": "Hi! Weren't you two at the English Evening yesterday?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes. How did you like it?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I thought it was great! I'm Jeff. What are your names?",
"name": "Perso... |
train_561 | #Person1#: Excuse me. Uh, I want to get my girlfriend a sweater for her birthday, but I can't find the right one.
#Person2#: Well, um, what about these over here?
#Person1#: Uh, this one is okay. I like the style, but do you the same thing in a blue, a blue color?
#Person2#: Um, well, Hmm. I don't ... I don't see a blu... | #Person1# wants to choose a sweater as #Person1#'s girlfriend birthday gift and #Person2# helps #Person1# find a red one of suitable size. | birthday gift | [
{
"content": "Excuse me. Uh, I want to get my girlfriend a sweater for her birthday, but I can't find the right one.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, um, what about these over here?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Uh, this one i... |
train_562 | #Person1#: Great party, isn't it?
#Person2#: Sure is. Jane and Ted always have great parties.
#Person1#: This is my first. Jane and I teach at the same school.
#Person2#: Oh, so you're a teacher?
#Person1#: Yeah, history. What about you?
#Person2#: I work for General Motors.
#Person1#: What do you do there?
#Person2#: ... | Bob Evans and Jane Taylor greet each other at the party. | greeting | [
{
"content": "Great party, isn't it?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure is. Jane and Ted always have great parties.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "This is my first. Jane and I teach at the same school.",
"name": "Person1",
... |
train_563 | #Person1#: I'm worried about Monday's exam.
#Person2#: Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well if you take it easy and remain calm.
#Person1#: Is it all right if I use dictionaries?
#Person2#: You are not allowed to use them. I think.
#Person1#: Do you think I could discuss the questions with others during the exam?
#P... | #Person1# is worried about Monday's exam and asks #Person2# about the related information. | exam information | [
{
"content": "I'm worried about Monday's exam.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well if you take it easy and remain calm.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Is it all right if I use dictionaries?",
... |
train_564 | #Person1#: Are you feeling all right, Mary? You look a little tired.
#Person2#: My brother and I had a birthday for my sister last night. So I didn't have much sleep.
#Person1#: Where did you have the party?
#Person2#: It was at my uncle's house.
#Person1#: Did you go back home very late?
#Person2#: Not really. But whe... | Mary had a birthday party for her sister last night and stayed up late typing a literature paper. | stay up | [
{
"content": "Are you feeling all right, Mary? You look a little tired.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "My brother and I had a birthday for my sister last night. So I didn't have much sleep.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Where did ... |
train_565 | #Person1#: With us now, is Malcolm Bricklin, CEO of Visionary Vehicles.
#Person2#: Hello, everyone.
#Person1#: We have been hearing a couple of things about this news that Ford Motor Company is slashing up to 30,000 jobs, shutting down 14 plants nationwide. Is it a big deal if we are no longer manufacturing these cars,... | Malcolm Bricklin, CEO of Visionary Vehicles, is invited to answered some questions about American car manufacturing. Malcolm thinks it's a big hit for American economy if no longer manufacturing cars. Malcolm predicts it's unlike there're fewer cars being produced in America than there were 30 years ago. | car manufacturing | [
{
"content": "With us now, is Malcolm Bricklin, CEO of Visionary Vehicles.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hello, everyone.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "We have been hearing a couple of things about this news that Ford Motor Compa... |
train_566 | #Person1#: Hi, Johanna! Are you interested in going to an Art Exhibition on Sunday? A friend of mine is showing some of her paintings there. It's the opening night. Free drinks and food!
#Person2#: Well, actually, I don't have anything planned. It sounds kind of fun! | Johanna agrees to go to the art exhibition with #Person1#. | art exhibition invitation | [
{
"content": "Hi, Johanna! Are you interested in going to an Art Exhibition on Sunday? A friend of mine is showing some of her paintings there. It's the opening night. Free drinks and food!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, actually, I don't have anything planned. It sou... |
train_567 | #Person1#: I've been thinking about joining a health club myself. My doctor has been encouraging me to get more exercise. Which club do you belong to?
#Person2#: It's called the Good-life Health Club. I've only been going since Jan., but I've already noticed a big improvement. I feel like a new person.
#Person1#: Reall... | #Person1#'s been thinking about joining a health club, and #Person2# feels the improvements in the Good-life health club. #Person2# invites #Person1# to come along. | exercise | [
{
"content": "I've been thinking about joining a health club myself. My doctor has been encouraging me to get more exercise. Which club do you belong to?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's called the Good-life Health Club. I've only been going since Jan., but I've already ... |
train_568 | #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 ch... | #Person2# dislikes summer while #Person1# thinks summer is more charming. | different seasons | [
{
"content": "It's too hot to read.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "We'd better go out for a walk.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Which season do you like best?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sp... |
train_569 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for the Alanis Morrissette album Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie.
#Person2#: Let's see. If we have it, it should be over there under M. ( He looks through the CDs. ) Hmm, it looks like we've sold out of that one, but we should be getting some more copies in soon. If you want, we ca... | #Person1# looks for a particular CD, but it's sold out. #Person2# could order it for #Person1#. #Person1# then asks for the new Sing album and the jazz section. | album | [
{
"content": "Excuse me, I'm looking for the Alanis Morrissette album Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Let's see. If we have it, it should be over there under M. ( He looks through the CDs. ) Hmm, it looks like we've sold out of that one, b... |
train_570 | #Person1#: are you ready to go the concert?
#Person2#: yes. Shoud we go there by bus so we aren't late?
#Person1#: actually, why don't we go there by bike? We could get stuck in traffic if we travel by bus in ruch hour.
#Person2#: that's true. Cycling is good for our environment, too. Let me just get my helmet then.... | #Person1# suggests cycling to the concert to avoid traffic. #Person2# agrees and gets #Person2#'s helmet. #Person1# thinks a round helmet is better. #Person2#'s new bike has some problems, and #Person1# helps to fix it. | fix a bike | [
{
"content": "are you ready to go the concert?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "yes. Shoud we go there by bus so we aren't late?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "actually, why don't we go there by bike? We could get stuck in traffic if... |
train_571 | #Person1#: Mom, I just finished my paper. Can you proofread it before I hand it in?
#Person2#: Sure, let's take a look. Sweetie, this is terrific. Your ideas are so original.
#Person1#: Thanks.
#Person2#: I can tell you worked hard on it.
#Person1#: I really did! I started thinking about what I wanted to say three ... | Mom helps #Person2# proofread the paper and thinks it is terrific. | paper proofread | [
{
"content": "Mom, I just finished my paper. Can you proofread it before I hand it in?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure, let's take a look. Sweetie, this is terrific. Your ideas are so original.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Th... |
train_572 | #Person1#: John, if you don't mind, I'd like to ask you a personal question.
#Person2#: I don't mind at all.
#Person1#: All right. Are you married?
#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I'm not married. I'm still single.
#Person1#: Then, when do you plan to get married?
#Person2#: I don't know. It's still up in the ai... | #Person1# asks about John's marital status, and John is still single. |
marital status | [
{
"content": "John, if you don't mind, I'd like to ask you a personal question.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I don't mind at all.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "All right. Are you married?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "us... |
train_573 | #Person1#: Hey, Jenny. Would you like to go to dinner with me?
#Person2#: I don't know. You know what they say about office romances.
#Person1#: No, I don't. What do they say about office romances?
#Person2#: They say you shouldn't mix love and work.
#Person1#: That's silly. What I do on my own time is no one else'... | Jenny doesn't want to have office romances to affect her working productivity, so she refuses #Person1#'s invitation to have dinner. #Person1# thinks love and work shouldn't be mixed. Actually, #Person1# tries to ask out every woman in the entire office. | office romances | [
{
"content": "Hey, Jenny. Would you like to go to dinner with me?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I don't know. You know what they say about office romances.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "No, I don't. What do they say about office ... |
train_574 | #Person1#: Hey, look at these paintings on the wall! Aren't they beautiful? Linda bought some good paintings.
#Person2#: Yeah, very impressive. Oh, this one's marvelous!
#Person3#: Sure, they're very colorful.
#Person4#: Thank you. You are very generous with your compliments.
#Person1#: You know the first thing mos... | Linda bought good paintings. #Person1#, Cindy and #Person3# make compliments of them. They begin to talk about Chinese students' attitudes towards compliments. Linda explains that they'are not saying that one way is better than another. | Chinese habits | [
{
"content": "Hey, look at these paintings on the wall! Aren't they beautiful? Linda bought some good paintings.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yeah, very impressive. Oh, this one's marvelous!",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "You kno... |
train_575 | #Person1#: Hi, there. I'm looking for a jacket for the fall. Do you have any suggestions?
#Person2#: Sure, do you need something that you can wear in the rain or are you looking for something lighter?
#Person1#: Well, it does rain a lot here. What is the difference between the 2?
#Person2#: If you look at this black ja... | #Person2# wants to buy clothes to protect him from wind and rain. #Person1# recommends a winter coat, and #Person2# will take it. | buying clothes | [
{
"content": "Hi, there. I'm looking for a jacket for the fall. Do you have any suggestions?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure, do you need something that you can wear in the rain or are you looking for something lighter?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
... |
train_576 | #Person1#: Mark, I remember last week you told me that you wanted to learn a foreign language. Here is an ad that you may be interested in. Jackson College language school. They have German, Russian and Spanish. Is there a language that you want to learn?
#Person2#: Yes, the last one. I want to go to Spain and settle d... | #Person1# tells Mark the language class information, and Mark might take Spanish class. Mark refuses #Person1#'s invitation to the History Museum because of piano practice. | language class | [
{
"content": "Mark, I remember last week you told me that you wanted to learn a foreign language. Here is an ad that you may be interested in. Jackson College language school. They have German, Russian and Spanish. Is there a language that you want to learn?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
... |
train_577 | #Person1#: Your garden looks beautiful this summer, the flowers are really colorful.
#Person2#: Thank you. I have roses, tulips and daffodils. Do you like the rockery with the small flowers?
#Person1#: Yes, I do. Those are violets are they?
#Person2#: Yes, they are. This afternoon I'm going to water these flowers.
#Per... | #Person1# thinks the flowers in #Person2#'s garden are colorful. Then #Person1# helps cut the lower tree branches off for #Person2#. | gardening | [
{
"content": "Your garden looks beautiful this summer, the flowers are really colorful.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Thank you. I have roses, tulips and daffodils. Do you like the rockery with the small flowers?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
... |
train_578 | #Person1#: What are you surfing, Jack?
#Person2#: The parenting site parentdish come made a survey, a little funny.
#Person1#: About what? The relationship between parents and children?
#Person2#: No, to find the Top gift on Mother's Day.
#Person1#: What if the result?
#Person2#: Those choose time with my family are 63... | Jack surfs the Internet browsing the top gift on Mother's Day. | Mother's Day gift | [
{
"content": "What are you surfing, Jack?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "The parenting site parentdish come made a survey, a little funny.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "About what? The relationship between parents and children?",
... |
train_579 | #Person1#: Excuse me Madam?
#Person2#: What can I do for you?
#Person1#: I'm a newcomer here. Can you tell me the way to the Renaissance Hotel?
#Person2#: Sure. You first go along this Main Street until you come to a crossroad where you will see a shopping mall, then turn right at that Crossroad and continue until you ... | #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the Renaissance Hotel. #Person2# tells her the way, and it takes 20minutes walk. | asking the way | [
{
"content": "Excuse me Madam?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What can I do for you?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I'm a newcomer here. Can you tell me the way to the Renaissance Hotel?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
... |
train_580 | #Person1#: What's all that screaming about?
#Person2#: I just poured some ice water on Amy, while she was in the hot shower, you should have seen her face.
#Person1#: You shouldn't tease your sister so much.
#Person2#: Aaah it was just a joke mom.
#Person1#: You take it too far sometimes Matt, if my brother had been li... | Matt's mom is not satisfied with Matt's jokes about Amy and tells Matt not to take it too far, or it will hurt Amy. | joke | [
{
"content": "What's all that screaming about?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I just poured some ice water on Amy, while she was in the hot shower, you should have seen her face.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "You shouldn't tease y... |
train_581 | #Person1#: Hello, uh I'm a first-time caller. My problem is that my father went away on a business trip and I borrowed his new car, but I had an accident. I was not hurt, but the car was broken.
#Person2#: Where is your mother?
#Person1#: She is away, visiting some friends.
#Person2#: Alright, go on.
#Person1#: Well, I... | #Person1# has a car accident but tells his father the car is stolen. #Person1# encourages #Person2# to tell the truth. | tell the truth | [
{
"content": "Hello, uh I'm a first-time caller. My problem is that my father went away on a business trip and I borrowed his new car, but I had an accident. I was not hurt, but the car was broken.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Where is your mother?",
"name": "Person2"... |
train_582 | #Person1#: RU ru. Hey, can you get your dog to stop barking? Some people are trying to sleep around here.
#Person2#: Now wait a minute. Princes just barking because your cat is screaming all over the place.
#Person1#: But do you know what time it is? It's 1:00 AM and I've got to get up at 6:00 to go to work. If I don't... | #Person2#'s dog barks at midnight and #Person1# asks #Person2# to get #Person2#'s dog to stop barking. Then they begin to quarrel. | midnight dog barking | [
{
"content": "RU ru. Hey, can you get your dog to stop barking? Some people are trying to sleep around here.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Now wait a minute. Princes just barking because your cat is screaming all over the place.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assist... |
train_583 | #Person1#: What are you doing, little Sarah?
#Person2#: I am looking at my pictures. dad. I painted them in class.
#Person1#: Show me your pictures, dear. Oh, what's that, Sarah?
#Person2#: It's a house.
#Person1#: And what are those?
#Person2#: Those are rooms. This room is the kitchen. That's my bedroom.
#Person1#: W... | Sarah shows her Dad her painting which includes a house, trees, and her dad in the sky. | painting | [
{
"content": "What are you doing, little Sarah?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I am looking at my pictures. dad. I painted them in class.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Show me your pictures, dear. Oh, what's that, Sarah?",
"na... |
train_584 | #Person1#: I wonder why the Sunflower went out of business? It got a great review and dining magazine, and every time I ate there, there was a big crowd.
#Person2#: It's not closed forever. There was a fire in the kitchen last month. But they planned to re-open as soon as the damage is repaired.
#Person1#: I'm glad to ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# that the Sunflower restaurant will reopen after repairing the damage. | closed restaurant | [
{
"content": "I wonder why the Sunflower went out of business? It got a great review and dining magazine, and every time I ate there, there was a big crowd.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's not closed forever. There was a fire in the kitchen last month. But they planned ... |
train_585 | #Person1#: Hey Lucy, I have a question I'd like to ask you.
#Person2#: Yes, go ahead.
#Person1#: Well, don't laugh. But I met this really nice woman through an online music group. I need some advice. You see, Claudia.
#Person2#: Ok, so it's Claudia.
#Person1#: Yeah yeah, she invited me to spend 2 weeks in Germany. She ... | Claudia's planning on introducing #Person1# to her parents. #Person1# asks Lucy for advice on how to greet someone for the first time in Germany. Lucy tells #Person2# to arrive on time and the common greetings. | Germany greeting | [
{
"content": "Hey Lucy, I have a question I'd like to ask you.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, go ahead.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Well, don't laugh. But I met this really nice woman through an online music group. I need s... |
train_586 | #Person1#: Good afternoon. May I help you, sir?
#Person2#: Could you please change this note for me?
#Person1#: Don't you want to buy anything in my shop?
#Person2#: Sorry, I just need some change. I have got to phone someone.
#Person1#: OK. Let me see if I can help you.
#Person2#: That's very kind of you.
#Person1#: I... | #Person2# wants to change a note into some changes in #Person2#'s shop. #Person1# tells him there's a bank nearby. | money change | [
{
"content": "Good afternoon. May I help you, sir?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Could you please change this note for me?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Don't you want to buy anything in my shop?",
"name": "Person1",
"rol... |
train_587 | #Person1#: Can I help you?
#Person2#: I'm looking for someone who works here, but I lost his business card. His name's Long or Sang or something like that.
#Person1#: Chang?
#Person2#: Yeah, that sounds right.
#Person1#: There are about twenty people named Chang who work here. What department?
#Person2#: Let me think..... | #Person2# remembers Eric Chang's name under the help of #Person1#. #Person1# will call and tell Eric #Person2# is here. | look for someone | [
{
"content": "Can I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm looking for someone who works here, but I lost his business card. His name's Long or Sang or something like that.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Chang?",
"name": ... |
train_588 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I need to get to Cambridge today.
#Person2#: Would you like to go by train or by bus?
#Person1#: I am not sure, which one is better?
#Person2#: The bus is cheaper but also slower. It will take about two-and-a-half hours.
#Person1#: And how long does the train take?
#Person2#: If you take the fast ... | #Person1# wants to go to Cambridge by train. #Person2# gives #Person1# information and shows #Person1# the way. | ask for directions | [
{
"content": "Excuse me, I need to get to Cambridge today.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Would you like to go by train or by bus?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I am not sure, which one is better?",
"name": "Person1",
"rol... |
train_589 | #Person1#: Have you graduated now?
#Person2#: Yes. I graduated this past June.
#Person1#: Which university did you graduate from?
#Person2#: Guangzhou University.
#Person1#: What degree did you receive?
#Person2#: I received a bachelor's degree in Economics.
#Person1#: What courses did you take in college?
#Person2#: M... | #Person2# graduated from Guangzhou University with a bachelor's degree in Economics this June. #Person2# tells #Person1# the courses #Person2# takes and the languages #Person2# speaks. | conversation about university | [
{
"content": "Have you graduated now?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes. I graduated this past June.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Which university did you graduate from?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"... |
train_590 | #Person1#: Are you interested in mountaineering?
#Person2#: Yes, in some sense. I should say I like mountain climbing, you know, because I'm not so professional. How about you
#Person1#: I'm the same with you, an amateur mountain climber. I went climbing in the Rocky Mountains with my friends last summer vacation. We s... | #Person1# and #Person2# are both amateur mountain climbers. #Person1# describes the experience in the Rocky Mountains to #Person2# and invites #Person2# to be the guide while climbing Tasha Mountain. | amateur mountain climbers | [
{
"content": "Are you interested in mountaineering?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, in some sense. I should say I like mountain climbing, you know, because I'm not so professional. How about you",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I... |
train_591 | #Person1#: Hello. I bought a China dress in your shop this morning.
#Person2#: Yes?
#Person1#: I bought it one size up by mistake.
#Person2#: Oh, did you?
#Person1#: I wonder if you can change it to one size down.
#Person2#: Yes, of course. Will you come with the receipt?
#Person1#: Then I'll come to your place later i... | #Person1# bought a China dress with one size up by mistake at #Person2#'s shop. #Person1# wants to change it. | change size | [
{
"content": "Hello. I bought a China dress in your shop this morning.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I bought it one size up by mistake.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
... |
train_592 | #Person1#: What seems to the trouble Mr. Brown?
#Person2#: I ' m in pretty bad shape, Doctor Ford.
#Person1#: Oh, In what way.
#Person2#: No appetite, always unaged and I can ' t sleep well.
#Person1#: Did you lose any weight?
#Person2#: YES. I ' Ve lost quite a few pounds since last month.
#Person1#: when was the last... | Mr. Brown feels not well and comes to Doctor Ford's. Doctor Ford takes blood pressure and tells Mr. Brown he is too tired and needs a vacation. | at the doctor's | [
{
"content": "What seems to the trouble Mr. Brown?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I ' m in pretty bad shape, Doctor Ford.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh, In what way.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"con... |
train_593 | #Person1#: Hello, what can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Well, I'Ve got a terrible stomach-ache and I keep needing the toilet.
#Person1#: I see. Well, with those symptoms maybe you'Ve got food poisoning. What have you eaten recently?
#Person2#: Well, I went to a seafood restaurant last night and I ate lots of oysters.... | #Person2# has a terrible stomach-ache and frequently goes to the toilet.
#Person1# thinks #Person2# has got food poisoning and gives #Person2# some tablets. | food poisoning | [
{
"content": "Hello, what can I do for you today?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, I'Ve got a terrible stomach-ache and I keep needing the toilet.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I see. Well, with those symptoms maybe you'Ve got... |
train_594 | #Person1#: Are you going to helen's birthday party on Friday evening?
#Person2#: I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's sure to be fun. She's invited a lot of people. Do you think everyone will be able to get into her house?
#Person1#: If everyone turned up, it would be a squeeze. But a few people said that they couldn... | #Person1# and #Person2# are going to Helen's birthday party this Friday evening. They talk about things they will take and the food at the party. They are looking forward to it. | Helen's birthday party | [
{
"content": "Are you going to helen's birthday party on Friday evening?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's sure to be fun. She's invited a lot of people. Do you think everyone will be able to get into her house?",
"name": "Person2",
... |
train_595 | #Person1#: What would you like to drink?
#Person2#: I feel like a cup of black tea.
#Person1#: Wouldn't you like something to eat?
#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a portion of that strawberry tart.
#Person1#: Right. I'll see if I can catch the waitress's eye. | #Person1# asks #Person2# what to eat and what to drink. | ordering food | [
{
"content": "What would you like to drink?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I feel like a cup of black tea.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Wouldn't you like something to eat?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
... |
train_596 | #Person1#: I am going to give you an end-of-the-unit test this Friday. Please be prepared for it.
#Person2#: Would you please tell us how to review our lessons?
#Person1#: Review all the lessons in this unit and see if you can understand the main idea of each lesson.
#Person2#: Any other requirements?
#Person1#: Phrase... | #Person1# will give an end-of-unit test this Friday. #Person2# asks #Person1# how to prepare for the test. Students will have a coaching period tomorrow. | end-of-unit test | [
{
"content": "I am going to give you an end-of-the-unit test this Friday. Please be prepared for it.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Would you please tell us how to review our lessons?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Review all the l... |
train_597 | #Person1#: Oh dear, Miss, you are soaked! Wow, it's really raining heavily outside.
#Person2#: Yes, it sure is. I had to run here from work! I need to rush as I'm on my lunch break.
#Person1#: Well please, why don't you go ahead of me in line? I'm in no hurry.
#Person2#: Oh, that's so nice of you! Thank you very much.
... | #Person2# is soaked because of heavy rain. #Person1# asks her to stand ahead of #Person1# in the queue. #Person1# asks for food recommendations. | conversation in restaurant | [
{
"content": "Oh dear, Miss, you are soaked! Wow, it's really raining heavily outside.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, it sure is. I had to run here from work! I need to rush as I'm on my lunch break.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"conten... |
train_598 | #Person1#: Are there many idioms in English?
#Person2#: There are hundreds and hundreds. English is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions.
#Person1#: Can you give us an example?
#Person2#: I'll look up the rate. To look up doesn't mean to look high into the sky or to look at the roof. It means to search for and fi... | Ms. Parker introduces English idioms to #Person1#. #Person1# thinks it's interesting. | English idioms | [
{
"content": "Are there many idioms in English?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "There are hundreds and hundreds. English is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Can you give us an example?",
... |
train_599 | #Person1#: Any plans tonight?
#Person2#: Not really, do you?
#Person1#: Well, I am wondering if we took a hang-out for a drink or something. You know, I just came back from a really tough interview. I was quite nervous during the interview. I really want to have the job. Right now, I am still a little on the edge. I am... | #Person1# suggests go out for a drink after a tough interview. #Person2# then asks #Person1# for more information about the interview. | after interview | [
{
"content": "Any plans tonight?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Not really, do you?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
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