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train_800 | #Person1#: Hello, Mrs. Taylor. Can you help me? I'm doing my homework and I can't understand this word.
#Person2#: Which one? Oh, I can't help you right away...I'm watching something on TV.
#Person1#: Oh? What are you watching?
#Person2#: I'm watching a cowboy film.
#Person1#: Can Mr. Taylor help me?
#Person2#: No, he ... | Paul asks many questions hoping someone can help him. Mrs. Taylor wonders why Paul's aksing questions tonight, and Paul says he's practicing his English. | ask questions | [
{
"content": "Hello, Mrs. Taylor. Can you help me? I'm doing my homework and I can't understand this word.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Which one? Oh, I can't help you right away...I'm watching something on TV.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
... |
train_801 | #Person1#: You must have enjoyed using your new camera on your trip.
#Person2#: I would have, but after buying a new camera especially for that trip, I left it in the car of my friend who drove me to the airport. | #Person2# left the new camera in a friend's car. | lose the camera | [
{
"content": "You must have enjoyed using your new camera on your trip.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I would have, but after buying a new camera especially for that trip, I left it in the car of my friend who drove me to the airport.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "... |
train_802 | #Person1#: So, here we are, deep in the forest. With me is Dr. Green, can you tell us a little about this wonderful place?
#Person2#: Yes, of course. As you can see, the forest is full of trees, birds and insects.
#Person1#: Yes, there are strange and beautiful plants everywhere. How many different kinds of plants are ... | #Person1# and Dr. Green are doing a program. Dr. Green introduces that there're many different kinds of plants and birds in the forest. | plants and birds | [
{
"content": "So, here we are, deep in the forest. With me is Dr. Green, can you tell us a little about this wonderful place?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, of course. As you can see, the forest is full of trees, birds and insects.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": ... |
train_803 | #Person1#: Hello!
#Person2#: Hello, Mike! This is Jane.
#Person1#: Oh. Hello, Jane!
#Person2#: Listen, Mike! I've got a real problem.
#Person1#: What is it?
#Person2#: The car's broken down.
#Person1#: Oh, not again.
#Person2#: Yeah. I checked the oil and I checked almost everything. It's just not starting at all.
#Per... | Jane tells Mike her car is broken but she has to pick Tom. Mike lends his car to her. | car is broken | [
{
"content": "Hello!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hello, Mike! This is Jane.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh. Hello, Jane!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Listen, Mike! I've got a real probl... |
train_804 | #Person1#: Do you think I could borrow your car to go grocery shopping? The supermarkets outside the city are so much cheaper. I'd also be happy to pick up anything you need.
#Person2#: Well, I don't like to let anyone else drive my car. Tell you what, why don't we go together? | #Person1# wants to borrow #Person2#'s car. #Person2# suggests going together. | borrow the car | [
{
"content": "Do you think I could borrow your car to go grocery shopping? The supermarkets outside the city are so much cheaper. I'd also be happy to pick up anything you need.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, I don't like to let anyone else drive my car. Tell you what... |
train_805 | #Person1#: Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask you if you don't mind.
#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.
#Person1#: What is the purpose of your visit to the States?
#Person2#: I'm going to attend a conference on air pollution.
#Person1#: When and where is this conference being held?
#Perso... | #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about #Person2#'s visit to the States and will give #Person2# an answer about January 10th. | the passport | [
{
"content": "Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask you if you don't mind.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Not at all. Go ahead.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What is the purpose of your visit to the S... |
train_806 | #Person1#: Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you, but would you have time to answer a few questions?
#Person2#: What's it about?
#Person1#: We're doing some market research for a new television channel starting in two years' time.
#Person2#: OK, why not?
#Person1#: Lovely, we'll just work through this form. And if we coul... | #Person1#'s doing market research for a new television channel, and #Person1# interviews #Person2# about some questions. First, #Person1# learns about #Person2#'s basic personal information, including age, job, and salary. Then #Person1# asks #Person2# the reason for watching TV, frequency of watching TV, and the types... | an interview | [
{
"content": "Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you, but would you have time to answer a few questions?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What's it about?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "We're doing some market research for a new televisi... |
train_807 | #Person1#: Today in the studio we have Alberto Cortez, the well-known Brazilian advocate of the anti-global movement. He's here to talk about the recent report, stating that by 2050 Brazil will be the one ot the word's wealthiest and most successful countries. Alberto, what do you say to the report?
#Person2#: You know... | #Person1# invites Alberto Cortez, a well-known Brazilian advocate of the anti-global movement, to talk about a report stating Brazil will be one of the world's wealthiest and most successful countries by 2050. Alberto talks about some problems facing Brazil and they need excellent education systems. Alberto is hopeful ... | an interview | [
{
"content": "Today in the studio we have Alberto Cortez, the well-known Brazilian advocate of the anti-global movement. He's here to talk about the recent report, stating that by 2050 Brazil will be the one ot the word's wealthiest and most successful countries. Alberto, what do you say to the report?",
"n... |
train_808 | #Person1#: Hey, James, how is the job search going?
#Person2#: Hi, Sharon, I had no idea. It'll take so much time. It sure makes it difficult to prepare for final exams. How about you?
#Person1#: I was lucky. There seems to be a shortage of highschool teachers now. I applied to three schools and each one offered me a p... | Sharon tells James Sharon's job search goes ahead smoothly. However, James applied for a lot of jobs but didn't get an ideal one. James says he may go to work on the master's degree if he can't find a job. | job search | [
{
"content": "Hey, James, how is the job search going?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hi, Sharon, I had no idea. It'll take so much time. It sure makes it difficult to prepare for final exams. How about you?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"con... |
train_809 | #Person1#: I'm free this afternoon. Shall we go to the movies?
#Person2#: OK. But I hate love stories. Any films about war on today?
#Person1#: I'm afraid not. How about the theatre?
#Person2#: Well, most plays are badly written, though they're cheap.
#Person1#: Let's go to a concert. You like music very much, don't yo... | After denying #Person1#'s many suggestions, #Person2# ultimately decides to go to the library to borrow some books with #Person1#. | this afternoon's plan | [
{
"content": "I'm free this afternoon. Shall we go to the movies?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "OK. But I hate love stories. Any films about war on today?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I'm afraid not. How about the theatre?",
... |
train_810 | #Person1#: Excuse me. I'd like to make a complaint.
#Person2#: Really? What seems to be the problem?
#Person1#: Well, don't you think you are playing the music too loudly?
#Person2#: Oh? I'm sorry. I didn't realize it was so loud.
#Person1#: Yes. I am preparing for my exam next week and your music is bothering me a gre... | #Person1# complains to #Person2# that #Person2# plays the music too loudly. #Person2# feels sorry. | make a complaint | [
{
"content": "Excuse me. I'd like to make a complaint.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Really? What seems to be the problem?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Well, don't you think you are playing the music too loudly?",
"name": "P... |
train_811 | #Person1#: Get up as early as six o'clock only to be jammed at every crossroad and still late for work. What a life! I've had enough of it.
#Person2#: Cool down, man. Everyone is fed up with the rush-hour traffic. But life isn't really all that. You should take the initiative and make some changes first.
#Person1#: W... | #Person1# has had enough of getting up early but still is late for work. #Person2# recommends #Person1# to ride a bike to work instead of commuting by bus, which is good for health and helps release stress. | ride a bike | [
{
"content": "Get up as early as six o'clock only to be jammed at every crossroad and still late for work. What a life! I've had enough of it.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Cool down, man. Everyone is fed up with the rush-hour traffic. But life isn't really all that. You s... |
train_812 | #Person1#: I wouldn't advise you to buy things in bulk from such stores, though. I mean, do your major shopping at the specialized stores. It's much cheaper, and more convenient in the long run.
#Person2#: Great advice!
#Person3#: Sort of like Mom's!
#Person1#: Hey, watch it!
#Person3#: Just kiddin'!
#Person2#: Li... | #Person1# suggests they buy things at specialized stores. Masa plans to rent movies, and Masa will go to the mall with #Person1# and #Person3#. | shopping | [
{
"content": "I wouldn't advise you to buy things in bulk from such stores, though. I mean, do your major shopping at the specialized stores. It's much cheaper, and more convenient in the long run.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Great advice!",
"name": "Person2",
"r... |
train_813 | #Person1#: What are you reading?
#Person2#: Oh, it's the latest novel by Ray Blune. It's a sic-fi thriller.
#Person1#: I thought he usually wrote horror books.
#Person2#: He does. He's good at this genre too. It's a captivating read.
#Person1#: We're going to the bookshop. Would you like to join us?
#Person2#: Yes... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the book #Person2# is reading. Then #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the bookshop together, and #Person2# agrees. | buy books | [
{
"content": "What are you reading?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Oh, it's the latest novel by Ray Blune. It's a sic-fi thriller.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I thought he usually wrote horror books.",
"name": "Person1",
... |
train_814 | #Person1#: Oh! You're engaged! What a beautiful engagement ring! Who to?
#Person2#: Of course Mike. Who else? We fell in love at first sight.
#Person1#: When's the wedding going to be?
#Person2#: We haven't decided yet. There are a lot of things to sort out, you know.
#Person1#: Are you having a big wedding?
#Pers... | #Person1# sees #Person2#'s engagement ring and asks about her wedding. #Person2# will agree with Mike that not have a big wedding. | the wedding | [
{
"content": "Oh! You're engaged! What a beautiful engagement ring! Who to?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Of course Mike. Who else? We fell in love at first sight.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "When's the wedding going to be?",
... |
train_815 | #Person1#: I wanna register for this mathematics course.
#Person2#: I'm sorry registration has closed.
#Person1#: Closed? The clerk told me I could come back and register any time during the first week of classes.
#Person2#: Well, that's not possible. The computer's official student account has already been sent to ... | #Person1# wants to register for the mathematics course, but #Person2# says registration has closed. It turns out that the clerk who told #Person1# to register any time during the first week gave false information. Though it's unfair, #Person2# can't offer any help. | registration | [
{
"content": "I wanna register for this mathematics course.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm sorry registration has closed.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Closed? The clerk told me I could come back and register any time during t... |
train_816 | #Person1#: what are you looking for?
#Person2#: I want to buy a new camcorder for my trip this summer.
#Person1#: do you know what camcorder options are available?
#Person2#: not really. I thought I'd just have a look today.
#Person1#: whould you like to look at the new digital camcorders that have just come in?
#... | #Person2# wants to buy a camcorder, and would like to see the smallest Sony model. #Person1# introduces the battery life, how to take still photos and the night vision of the camcorder to #Person2#. | shopping | [
{
"content": "what are you looking for?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I want to buy a new camcorder for my trip this summer.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "do you know what camcorder options are available?",
"name": "Person1",... |
train_817 | #Person1#: Dalian is a beautiful city. Do you agree?
#Person2#: I suppose I do.
#Person1#: The climate here is pleasant.
#Person2#: They usually said it
#Person1#: This city is really comfortable to living.
#Person2#: It sure is
#Person1#: No other city can match it. It's heaven.
#Person2#: Well, if you live in o... | #Person1# and #Person2# think Dalian is a beautiful city and comfortable to live in. | love for Dalian | [
{
"content": "Dalian is a beautiful city. Do you agree?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I suppose I do.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "The climate here is pleasant.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content":... |
train_818 | #Person1#: What time is it, Steven?
#Person2#: Uh, it's 7:30. Aren't you going to finish your breakfast?
#Person1#: I don't have much time. I've got a lot to do downtown today.
#Person2#: If you're coming into the city, we may have lunch together.
#Person1#: OK. Let's say 1 o'clock. I'll go to the gym. I have an aerobi... | Steven invites #Person1# to have lunch together if #Person1#'s coming into the city. #Person1# tells Steven #Person1#'s busy day and asks Steven to hurry up. | a busy day | [
{
"content": "What time is it, Steven?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Uh, it's 7:30. Aren't you going to finish your breakfast?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I don't have much time. I've got a lot to do downtown today.",
"name... |
train_819 | #Person1#: Well, good morning, Tom. I haven't seen you for a long time. What seems to be the trouble now?
#Person2#: I feel very tired. I've got a bad headache, and I can't sleep well almost every night.
#Person1#: Have you been eating properly? Eating the right kind of food is very important for your health, you know?... | Tom feels sick because he doesn't eat properly and has too much work. #Person1# suggests Tom have a balanced diet and have a good rest. | feel sick | [
{
"content": "Well, good morning, Tom. I haven't seen you for a long time. What seems to be the trouble now?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I feel very tired. I've got a bad headache, and I can't sleep well almost every night.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant... |
train_820 | #Person1#: I've been having trouble breathing lately, so I made a doctors appointment for Monday morning.
#Person2#: I thought you just went to the doctor for that same problem.
#Person1#: No, I went last Tuesday because I had a cough. The time before that, I couldn't feel my legs, but it turned out that I just stood f... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# made a doctor's appointment because #Person1# has trouble breathing lately. #Person2# shows concerns. | feel sick | [
{
"content": "I've been having trouble breathing lately, so I made a doctors appointment for Monday morning.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I thought you just went to the doctor for that same problem.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": ... |
train_821 | #Person1#: I read a report on the people who can use a foreign language, mainly English.
#Person2#: Really? What's it about?
#Person1#: It's mainly about the different attitudes people have. Towards the foreign language learning, about 27% of the people think of foreign language is a must in their daily life.
#Person2#... | #Person1# tells #Person2# a report #Person1# reads that mainly on people's different attitudes for learning a foreign language. | learn foreign languages | [
{
"content": "I read a report on the people who can use a foreign language, mainly English.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Really? What's it about?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "It's mainly about the different attitudes people hav... |
train_822 | #Person1#: More and more people are using reusable grocery bags now.
#Person2#: They're much stronger than plastic bags. And I can fit more in them, too.
#Person1#: Grocery stores like them, too. Because they can make money by selling them.
#Person2#: What's more, you can use them for more than one purpose. I heard tha... | More people use reusable grocery bags now. #Person1# and #Person2# think it's a step to create a healthier environment. | reusable grocery bags | [
{
"content": "More and more people are using reusable grocery bags now.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "They're much stronger than plastic bags. And I can fit more in them, too.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Grocery stores like the... |
train_823 | #Person1#: Freeze! Police! Put your hands over your head.
#Person2#: What crime did I commit?
#Person1#: You are suspected of hiding illegal drugs, so we are taking you into custody. We ' Ve found some heroin in your house. You have the following rights while you are being interviewed. You have the right to remain sile... | The police found drugs in #Person2#'s house and are taking #Person2# into custody, but #Person2# claims to be innocent. | custody | [
{
"content": "Freeze! Police! Put your hands over your head.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What crime did I commit?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "You are suspected of hiding illegal drugs, so we are taking you into custody. We ' ... |
train_824 | #Person1#: I'm going to buy a new living room set.
#Person2#: Where are you going to buy one?
#Person1#: I'm really not sure.
#Person2#: You like my living room set, don't you?
#Person1#: Where did you buy it?
#Person2#: I found mine at IKEA.
#Person1#: Are they expensive?
#Person2#: Everything I got from IKEA cost me ... | #Person1# wants a new living room set. #Person2# recommends IKEA but says things there are expensive. #Person1# thinks it's fine as long as the products deserve the money. | living room set | [
{
"content": "I'm going to buy a new living room set.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Where are you going to buy one?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I'm really not sure.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"cont... |
train_825 | #Person1#: I need a snack from the cafeteria.
#Person2#: What are you thinking of getting?
#Person1#: I only want some chips.
#Person2#: I think I may get something too.
#Person1#: What do you plan on buying?
#Person2#: I have a sweet tooth. I want candy.
#Person1#: What kind of candy do you want?
#Person2#: I really w... | #Person1# will buy some chips and #Person2# will get a Snickers from the Cafeteria. | buy snacks | [
{
"content": "I need a snack from the cafeteria.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What are you thinking of getting?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I only want some chips.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"cont... |
train_826 | #Person1#: How do I make a good impression in the interview?
#Person2#: You should try to put your best foot forward, and be careful of your personal appearance. At least you should get yourself dressed up. Appearance isnt everything, but it's the first thing an interviewer notices about you.
#Person1#: Anything else?
... | #Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions about making a good impression in interviews. #Person1# feels more confident and grateful. | interview preparation | [
{
"content": "How do I make a good impression in the interview?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "You should try to put your best foot forward, and be careful of your personal appearance. At least you should get yourself dressed up. Appearance isnt everything, but it's the fir... |
train_827 | #Person1#: Hello, Madam. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: Hello. Yes, I'm here to redeem a Treasury Note. It's not at the maturity date yet, but it is an emergency.
#Person1#: OK, can I see the note and some ID, please?
#Person2#: There you are. As you can see, the maturity isn't up yet.
#Person1#: You do realis... | #Person2# wants to redeem a Treasury Note before maturity. #Person1# reminds her she'll have to pay a charge which she wasn't aware of. | Treasury Note | [
{
"content": "Hello, Madam. What can I do for you today?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hello. Yes, I'm here to redeem a Treasury Note. It's not at the maturity date yet, but it is an emergency.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "OK, c... |
train_828 | #Person1#: Are you going to the cafeteria downstairs?
#Person2#: Yes.
#Person1#: Could you please get me a takeaway? I have some urgent work to finish. So I don't have enough time to go out for lunch.
#Person2#: No problem. What should I bring?
#Person1#: I am not picky on food. Just bring me the day menu. | #Person1# requests #Person2# to get #Person1# a takeaway from the cafeteria. | get a takeaway | [
{
"content": "Are you going to the cafeteria downstairs?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Could you please get me a takeaway? I have some urgent work to finish. So I don't have enough time to go ou... |
train_829 | #Person1#: Mumm. Those burgers smell great. It's perfect day for a barbecue.
#Person2#: It sure is. I'm glad it didn't rain. My name's Mike Gates, by the way.
#Person1#: Oh, hi! I'm Barbara Johnson. Nice to meet you.
#Person2#: I'm sorry. What's your name again?
#Person1#: Barbara. But please, just call me Barb.
#Perso... | Barbara Johnson and Mike Gates meet for the first time at a barbecue. They introduce themselves to each other. | social meeting | [
{
"content": "Mumm. Those burgers smell great. It's perfect day for a barbecue.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It sure is. I'm glad it didn't rain. My name's Mike Gates, by the way.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh, hi! I'm Barbar... |
train_830 | #Person1#: Tomorrow will be my first day at work, what do you think I should be wearing?
#Person2#: Well, if you want to look professional, serious and more conservative, a blue dress, white shirt and not-too-high shoes would be the best choice. But sometimes, very formal clothes will keep you at a distance from your c... | #Person2# gives #Person1# suggestions about what to wear on #Person1#'s first day at work. | dress code | [
{
"content": "Tomorrow will be my first day at work, what do you think I should be wearing?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Well, if you want to look professional, serious and more conservative, a blue dress, white shirt and not-too-high shoes would be the best choice. But s... |
train_831 | #Person1#: Hi, Bill. Are you going to the commencement?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you want to go with me?
#Person1#: OK. ( Several minutes later. ) Let's go into the school auditorium.
#Person2#: Now that take this seat. Do you see those piles of red diplomas on the desks on the stage?
#Person1#: Yes. I find my heart is now r... | #Person1# goes to the commencement with Bill. They express their feelings about graduating. | graduation | [
{
"content": "Hi, Bill. Are you going to the commencement?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes. Do you want to go with me?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "OK. ( Several minutes later. ) Let's go into the school auditorium.",
"nam... |
train_832 | #Person1#: We need to elect club officials before the summer starts.
#Person2#: I guess we should start with nominees first.
#Person1#: Let's make it the first item of business in our next meeting.
#Person2#: We should probably let everyone know ahead of time so they will be prepared.
#Person1#: Can you take care of se... | #Person1# and #Person2# plan the election of club officials. They will hold the election the week after the nominations in their next meeting. | club officials election | [
{
"content": "We need to elect club officials before the summer starts.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I guess we should start with nominees first.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Let's make it the first item of business in our next... |
train_833 | #Person1#: Would it be all right if I went home next weekend?
#Person2#: For What?
#Person1#: Well, I want to surprise my brother showing up for his birthday.
#Person2#: Well, that sounds like it would be OK. Just be careful. | #Person2# confirms to #Person1# that it's OK to go home next weekend as a birthday surprise for #Person1#'s brother. | Birthday Surprise | [
{
"content": "Would it be all right if I went home next weekend?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "For What?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Well, I want to surprise my brother showing up for his birthday.",
"name": "Person1",
... |
train_834 | #Person1#: As you know I'Ve been thinking about moving my career in a new direction. I am hoping that you will be able to provide me with a reference to help me jump-start my future.
#Person2#: I realize that I'm not in a position to offer you the kind of promotion you deserve I'll gladly do what I can to help.
#Person... | #Person1# is leaving #Person1#'s company to move #Person1#'s career in a new direction.
#Person2#'s glad to offer any help with that. They express their mixed feeling. | leave the Company | [
{
"content": "As you know I'Ve been thinking about moving my career in a new direction. I am hoping that you will be able to provide me with a reference to help me jump-start my future.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I realize that I'm not in a position to offer you the kin... |
train_835 | #Person1#: Have you obtained any certificate of technical qualifications or license?
#Person2#: Yes, I have received an Engineers Qualification Certificate and a drivers license.
#Person1#: How many years have you had the drivers license?
#Person2#: I have two years driving experience.
#Person1#: That's good. What spec... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s certificate of technical qualifications, license, special skills, and experience in programming. | Interview | [
{
"content": "Have you obtained any certificate of technical qualifications or license?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I have received an Engineers Qualification Certificate and a drivers license.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content":... |
train_836 | #Person1#: It's very nice of you to invite me.
#Person2#: I'm very glad you could come, Mr. Liu. Will you take a seat at the head of the table? It's an informal dinner, please don't stand on ceremony. . . Mr. Liu, would you like to have some chicken?
#Person1#: Thank you. This is my first time to come to a Chinese rest... | #Person2# invites Mr. Liu to a Chinese restaurant and introduces different features of Chinese food. Mr. Liu expresses his gratitude for #Person2#'s hospitality. | Chinese Food | [
{
"content": "It's very nice of you to invite me.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm very glad you could come, Mr. Liu. Will you take a seat at the head of the table? It's an informal dinner, please don't stand on ceremony. . . Mr. Liu, would you like to have some chicken?"... |
train_837 | #Person1#: I'm so hungry! Can you buy me a burrito?
#Person2#: I don't have any money to buy you a burrito.
#Person1#: Please? I haven't eaten anything all day.
#Person2#: Look, I only have money to buy myself a burrito.
#Person1#: I'm so hungry, I could eat a whole cow!
#Person2#: If you're so hungry, why don't you as... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to buy #Person1# a burrito because #Person1# has no money. #Person2# refuses. | borrow money | [
{
"content": "I'm so hungry! Can you buy me a burrito?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I don't have any money to buy you a burrito.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Please? I haven't eaten anything all day.",
"name": "Person1",
... |
train_838 | #Person1#: I want to check in now. Here is my ticket.
#Person2#: Don't you have any luggage to check in?
#Person1#: No, sir.
#Person2#: Do you have a seat preference?
#Person1#: I'd like an aisle seat. I feel terrible near the window.
#Person2#: Here is your boarding pass. Have a nice day. | #Person1# checks in and gets an aisle seat with #Person2#'s assistance. | Check in | [
{
"content": "I want to check in now. Here is my ticket.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Don't you have any luggage to check in?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "No, sir.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"conte... |
train_839 | #Person1#: Good morning, and welcome to our bank. What can I do for you today?
#Person2#: I need some advice about my fixed deposits.
#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?
#Person2#: No, no problem. It's just that one of them is due and I'm not sure how to deal with it.
#Person1#: I see. Well, you have two choices ;... | #Person2# decides to renew #Person2#'s fixed deposits with #Person1#'s advice. #Person1# introduces their new service for renewal and #Person2# is happy with that. | consultation | [
{
"content": "Good morning, and welcome to our bank. What can I do for you today?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I need some advice about my fixed deposits.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What seems to be the problem?",
"name":... |
train_840 | #Person1#: Do you like the apartment so far?
#Person2#: I see a problem.
#Person1#: What's the problem?
#Person2#: I noticed that the faucet in the kitchen is leaking.
#Person1#: That's no big deal.
#Person2#: It's going to be a problem when my water bill comes.
#Person1#: What do you want me to do about it?
#Person2#:... | #Person2# won't rent the apartment unless the leaking faucet is fixed. #Person1# is reluctant to fix it at first but agrees finally. | rent the apartment | [
{
"content": "Do you like the apartment so far?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I see a problem.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What's the problem?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I noticed that ... |
train_841 | #Person1#: What was the biggest turing point in your life?
#Person2#: I use I would say that would be moving out of my parents' house for the first time.
#Person1#: Really? Why is that?
#Person2#: Till I moved out of my parents' home, I became a lot more independent.
#Person1#: What would you say was the lowest point i... | #Person2# tells #Person1# her biggest turning point was moving out of her parents' house for the first time and her lowest point in life was getting a divorce, but #Person2# is positive about her current marriage. | life discussion | [
{
"content": "What was the biggest turing point in your life?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I use I would say that would be moving out of my parents' house for the first time.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Really? Why is that?",
... |
train_842 | #Person1#: Hi, did you call for an exterminator?
#Person2#: Yes! Thank goodness you're here. These bugs are driving us crazy!
#Person1#: What sort of pest are we dealing with?
#Person2#: We just bought this house and it is infected with just about everything. We have termites in the wood, cockroaches all over the place... | #Person2# calls an exterminator to get rid of bugs. #Person1# will handle the bugs and asks #Person2# to leave #Person2#'s house for the next three days. | Exterminator | [
{
"content": "Hi, did you call for an exterminator?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes! Thank goodness you're here. These bugs are driving us crazy!",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What sort of pest are we dealing with?",
"name"... |
train_843 | #Person1#: Hello, Elizabeth. How are you?
#Person2#: Fine, thanks.
#Person1#: Are you sure you're all right? You look a bit worried today. Is anything wrong?
#Person2#: Well, yes, there is something wrong actually. Perhaps you can give me some advice.
#Person1#: Of course, if I can.
#Person2#: Well, last night when I r... | Elizabeth tells #Person1# that she lost her wallet in the theatre and she has reported it to the police, but she needs the things in the wallet badly. #Person1# will ask #Person1#'s uncle who lives close to the theatre for help. | lose a wallet | [
{
"content": "Hello, Elizabeth. How are you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Fine, thanks.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Are you sure you're all right? You look a bit worried today. Is anything wrong?",
"name": "Person1",
"... |
train_844 | #Person1#: I am a reporter from Channel 5 News.
#Person2#: What's up?
#Person1#: Could I ask you some questions?
#Person2#: Sure, you can.
#Person1#: Did you vote today?
#Person2#: I sure did!
#Person1#: What candidate did you vote for?
#Person2#: I can't disclose that information.
#Person1#: Why is that?
#Person2#: My... | The reporter #Person1# interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s vote. #Person2# refuses to disclose it. | vote | [
{
"content": "I am a reporter from Channel 5 News.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What's up?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Could I ask you some questions?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure, ... |
train_845 | #Person1#: Hi, Nicole. Did you have a good weekend?
#Person2#: Yes, I did. But I feel tired today.
#Person1#: Really? Why?
#Person2#: Well, on Saturday I cleaned the house and played tennis. Then on Sunday I hiked in the country.
#Person1#: And I bet you studied, too.
#Person2#: Yeah. I studied on Sunday evening. What ... | Nicole and #Person1# talk about how they spent their last weekends. | weekend activities | [
{
"content": "Hi, Nicole. Did you have a good weekend?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I did. But I feel tired today.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Really? Why?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content... |
train_846 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Ma'am, My name is Mike and I am selling subscriptions to all sorts of periodicals.
#Person2#: No, thank you, I am not interested.
#Person1#: Please ma'am, if you could spare five minutes of your time, I am sure we could find something that interests you!
#Person2#: I wish I could, but I have ... | #Person2# at first is not interested in subscribing periodicals, but she changes her mind after hearing Mike's introduction. | periodicals subscriptions | [
{
"content": "Good afternoon, Ma'am, My name is Mike and I am selling subscriptions to all sorts of periodicals.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "No, thank you, I am not interested.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Please ma'am, if you... |
train_847 | #Person1#: Hey! Taxi.
#Person2#: Where are you heading, sir?
#Person1#: Capital Airport.
#Person2#: What's your flight time?
#Person1#: At 7:50.
#Person2#: I guess we should get there no later than 7:00.
#Person1#: How long is the ride from here then?
#Person2#: Well, since it's rush hour, I'd say the ride would take a... | #Person1# takes #Person2#'s taxi to Capital Airport. They talk about how long it will take and how much it will cost. | take a taxi | [
{
"content": "Hey! Taxi.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Where are you heading, sir?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Capital Airport.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What's your flight time?",
... |
train_848 | #Person1#: Would you like to copy the EX files and pass me the copy? There are some figures I want to check.
#Person2#: Here is the copy. Do you need anything else?
#Person1#: Yes, I also need all the letters we received from them.
#Person2#: Do you mean all the sales letters from them?
#Person1#: Yes, that's right.
#P... | #Person2# helps #Person1# with some paperwork. | ask for files | [
{
"content": "Would you like to copy the EX files and pass me the copy? There are some figures I want to check.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Here is the copy. Do you need anything else?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I also ... |
train_849 | #Person1#: Jenny, you look so strong, quite different from what you used to be. How I envy you!
#Person2#: I think you've heard the saying: 'A sound mind dwells in a sound body.' I have always tried my best to keep fit for both my study and work.
#Person1#: Right you are! Can you give me some tips as to how to keep fit... | #Person1# admires Jenny's strong figure. Jenny gives #Person1# advice about keeping fit. They'll go swimming tonight. | keep fit | [
{
"content": "Jenny, you look so strong, quite different from what you used to be. How I envy you!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I think you've heard the saying: 'A sound mind dwells in a sound body.' I have always tried my best to keep fit for both my study and work.",
... |
train_850 | #Person1#: Good evening. Can I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like some eggs.
#Person1#: Eggs? OK. How many?
#Person2#: A dozen, please.
#Person1#: Here you are. Anything else?
#Person2#: Yes. Do you have any green tea here?
#Person1#: Yes. How much do you want?
#Person2#: Could I have half a pound?
#Person1#: C... | #Person2# buys eggs and some green tea with #Person1#'s assistance. | shopping | [
{
"content": "Good evening. Can I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, please. I'd like some eggs.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Eggs? OK. How many?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "A d... |
train_851 | #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Carson, please?
#Person2#: I'm afraid Mr. Carson is at a very important meeting at the moment and cannot be disturbed. May I know who's calling?
#Person1#: Yes, this is Mr. Prince. I would like to talk to Mr. Carson today, if possible.
#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid the meeting won't finish un... | Mr. Prince phones for Mr. Carson. #Person2# tells him Mr. Carson isn't available and will ask Mr. Carson to ring him before Mr.Carson leaves. | phone call | [
{
"content": "Good morning, Mr. Carson, please?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm afraid Mr. Carson is at a very important meeting at the moment and cannot be disturbed. May I know who's calling?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes... |
train_852 | #Person1#: Good morning! May I speak to Mr. Wang?
#Person2#: Yes, speaking.
#Person1#: Mr. Wang, this is Liu Li of the Hua Mei Company. There will be a fashion show on the 1st of May. I'd like to invite you and your photographic team to come here.
#Person2#: Marvelous! I'd love to. When will we arrive?
#Person1#: We wi... | Liu Li of Hua Mei Company invites Mr. Wang and his team to a fashion show and asks the size of the team to send invitation cards. | Fashion Show | [
{
"content": "Good morning! May I speak to Mr. Wang?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, speaking.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Mr. Wang, this is Liu Li of the Hua Mei Company. There will be a fashion show on the 1st of May. I'd ... |
train_853 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hello, Bob? This is Nancy. I got the invitation yesterday.
#Person1#: Oh, can you come?
#Person2#: Yes, I think so, but Tony can't. He's got to go to his parents' and help them work on their house this weekend.
#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad.
#Person2#: Uh, Bob. I won't have any transportati... | Nancy tells Bob that she needs transportation for the party. Bob will find transportation for her and tells her what to wear and what to bring. | party | [
{
"content": "Hello?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hello, Bob? This is Nancy. I got the invitation yesterday.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh, can you come?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Ye... |
train_854 | #Person1#: I thought it was a great movie, so visually exciting.
#Person2#: I hate to admit it, but I jumped in my seat a few times, too.
#Person1#: The shark looked so real at times!
#Person2#: I guess recent advances in camera technology helped a lot. | #Person2# and #Person1# discuss how exciting the movie was. | movie | [
{
"content": "I thought it was a great movie, so visually exciting.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I hate to admit it, but I jumped in my seat a few times, too.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "The shark looked so real at times!",
... |
train_855 | #Person1#: Hey, Lucy. Do you have some time to talk about next week's trip with me?
#Person2#: Sure, Dave.
#Person1#: OK. So, we're leaving on Monday from Hartsfield International Airport, and returning on Friday. Do we take ourselves to the airport? Maybe we need to book a taxi, or just go by bus.
#Person2#: No, we do... | Lucy gives Dave the details of their trip next week. The company will take them to the airport and pay for the trip. | business trip | [
{
"content": "Hey, Lucy. Do you have some time to talk about next week's trip with me?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure, Dave.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "OK. So, we're leaving on Monday from Hartsfield International Airport,... |
train_856 | #Person1#: Hello, Jane. This is Peter speaking.
#Person2#: Hi, how are you?
#Person1#: Fine. And I've got some great news for you.
#Person2#: Really? What's it about?
#Person1#: I remember you are interested in watching golf games. The Houston Open will be running from May 26 to May 30. I'm sure you will be glad to wat... | Peter invites Jane to watch the Houston Open but Jane will be on business. Peter then invites her to the US open, and Jane gladly agrees. | golf tournaments | [
{
"content": "Hello, Jane. This is Peter speaking.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hi, how are you?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Fine. And I've got some great news for you.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
... |
train_857 | #Person1#: Customer Service. Anthony Grant speaking. How may I help you?
#Person2#: I can't believe this is happening. I called and ordered a 32-inch bag last Friday. But today I found that you sent a 24-inch one. I'm planning to use that bag during our vacation in Mexico. But it doesn't seem possible any more, because... | #Person2# calls customer service because she received a bag in the wrong size which is for a trip only two days away. Anthony apologizes and will send the correct one overnight. | Customer Service | [
{
"content": "Customer Service. Anthony Grant speaking. How may I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I can't believe this is happening. I called and ordered a 32-inch bag last Friday. But today I found that you sent a 24-inch one. I'm planning to use that bag during o... |
train_858 | #Person1#: I think I'll get one of those new T-shirts, you know, with the school's logo on both the front and the back.
#Person2#: You'll regret it. They are expensive, and I've heard the printing fades easily when you wash them. | #Person1#'s considering getting a new T-shirt with #Person1#'s school's logo. #Person2# thinks #Person1# will regret it. | New T-shirts | [
{
"content": "I think I'll get one of those new T-shirts, you know, with the school's logo on both the front and the back.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "You'll regret it. They are expensive, and I've heard the printing fades easily when you wash them.",
"name": "Person... |
train_859 | #Person1#: Hi, Lily, how's your new flat?
#Person2#: It's great. I really like it.
#Person1#: How big is it?
#Person2#: It's one big room, but it has a bathroom and a small kitchen, too.
#Person1#: How far is it from the office.
#Person2#: It's only about 10 minutes.
#Person1#: 10 minutes by bus or by car?
#Person2#: O... | Lily tells #Person1# about her new flat which is 10 minutes' walk from her office. #Person1# says #Person1# was late for work, but luckily, Susan was late, too. | late for work | [
{
"content": "Hi, Lily, how's your new flat?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's great. I really like it.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "How big is it?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "It's one b... |
train_860 | #Person1#: Who put this pile of magazines in my office?
#Person2#: Alice. She said you were going to take them back to the library.
#Person1#: Oh, that's right. She did ask me to take some magazines back for her. I completely forgot. | #Person2# reminds #Person1# that Alice asked #Person1# to take magazines back to the library. | daily casual talk | [
{
"content": "Who put this pile of magazines in my office?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Alice. She said you were going to take them back to the library.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Oh, that's right. She did ask me to take some... |
train_861 | #Person1#: Movie box offices sales have been down almost 10 percent this summer. What happened?
#Person2#: Many things. Now they have more choices about how to spend their leisure time. DVD business certainly has effect on movie-going and obviously we need better quality of films and more entertaining ones.
#Person1#: ... | #Person2# explains to #Person1# why movie box office sales are down, but #Person2# still thinks movies business is healthy and great. | Movies | [
{
"content": "Movie box offices sales have been down almost 10 percent this summer. What happened?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Many things. Now they have more choices about how to spend their leisure time. DVD business certainly has effect on movie-going and obviously we... |
train_862 | #Person1#: Hello, sir. How many in your party?
#Person2#: Just myself. What is the rate?
#Person1#: OK, a single fare is $50 per right.
#Person2#: Fine. Do I have to show my passport?
#Person1#: No, it's not necessary. But you have to fill out this form.
#Person2#: Sure. | #Person2# pays for a single fare with #Person1#'s assistance. | check in | [
{
"content": "Hello, sir. How many in your party?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Just myself. What is the rate?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "OK, a single fare is $50 per right.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{... |
train_863 | #Person1#: Look at you, you are so cute. Hey, does this guy have a name?
#Person2#: Yes, that's Hopper. We call him that because of how he likes to jump around and eat a lot of carrots.
#Person1#: He seems to be getting along with the other animals too.
#Person2#: All of the animals you see here have been rescued, and ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# about an animal named Hopper and promises Hopper is healthy. #Person1# decides to take Hopper home. | adopt an animal | [
{
"content": "Look at you, you are so cute. Hey, does this guy have a name?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, that's Hopper. We call him that because of how he likes to jump around and eat a lot of carrots.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"co... |
train_864 | #Person1#: Hi Lucy, is there anything special today at school?
#Person2#: Hi dad, today, Maria asked if she could copy my math homework.
#Person1#: What did you tell her?
#Person2#: I said no, because that was cheating.
#Person1#: Good. I'm glad that you said no. She needs to do her own work.
#Person2#: She is smart, b... | Lucy tells her dad that she refused to let Maria copy her math homework. Her dad praises her. | daily casual talk | [
{
"content": "Hi Lucy, is there anything special today at school?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hi dad, today, Maria asked if she could copy my math homework.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What did you tell her?",
"name": "Pe... |
train_865 | #Person1#: Thank you for calling the Hillside Gallery. How can I help you?
#Person2#: Hello. Is there a photography exhibition this weekend?
#Person1#: Yes, there is.
#Person2#: How much is the ticket?
#Person1#: Tickets for the gallery are 10 pounds and half price for children, but this includes the painting exhibitio... | #Person2# phones Hillside Gallery for information about a photography exhibition this weekend. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the ticket price and their address and recommends #Person2# to take the underground. | ask for information | [
{
"content": "Thank you for calling the Hillside Gallery. How can I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hello. Is there a photography exhibition this weekend?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes, there is.",
"name": "Person... |
train_866 | #Person1#: Oh, I wish that bus would come! My feet are freezing. I suppose I've been here for 10 minutes or so.
#Person2#: That's long enough in the winter.
#Person1#: This morning the sun was shining!
#Person2#: But it started to snow one hour ago. They're still predicting 2 or 3 inches.
#Person1#: Well, I won't go in... | #Person1# and #Person2# are waiting for their bus and they talk about the weather and their work. | social casual talk | [
{
"content": "Oh, I wish that bus would come! My feet are freezing. I suppose I've been here for 10 minutes or so.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "That's long enough in the winter.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "This morning the sun... |
train_867 | #Person1#: What kind of wine did you have sir?
#Person2#: We had red wine one bottle of the house wine.
#Person1#: Just a moment, I'll check with the waitress. All right, sir. I corrected the mistake.
#Person2#: I like to pay by check, do accept out of town checks?
#Person1#: Yes, do you have some identification?
#Pers... | #Person1# corrects a mistake in #Person2#'s bill. #Person2# shows his identification and pays by check. They talk about #Person2#'s stay in Montreal. | pay the bill | [
{
"content": "What kind of wine did you have sir?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "We had red wine one bottle of the house wine.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Just a moment, I'll check with the waitress. All right, sir. I corrected ... |
train_868 | #Person1#: Do you know Sammo Hung, a Mister Rice kind?
#Person2#: Of course, he is now 56 years old, and he started studying aerobics, singing, dancing and Kung Fu at the age of 9, and has starred in 140 Kung Fu films. He has also become an independent producer and director.
#Person1#: You know only what aspect of him.... | #Person1# advertises a website to #Person2# by quoting the example of Sammo Hung. | advertisement | [
{
"content": "Do you know Sammo Hung, a Mister Rice kind?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Of course, he is now 56 years old, and he started studying aerobics, singing, dancing and Kung Fu at the age of 9, and has starred in 140 Kung Fu films. He has also become an independen... |
train_869 | #Person1#: Excuse me, is this seat taken?
#Person2#: No, I don't think so.
#Person1#: Thanks. I am waiting for the train at 9:00 o'clock to Shanghai. Where will you go?
#Person2#: What a coincidence! We are on the same train.
#Person1#: Really? What is your seat number?
#Person2#: No.5 on the second row, and you?
#Pers... | #Person2# and #Person1# find out they will be on the same train. #Person2# wants to go to the bathroom and requests #Person1# to keep an eye on #Person2#'s luggage. | Train | [
{
"content": "Excuse me, is this seat taken?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "No, I don't think so.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Thanks. I am waiting for the train at 9:00 o'clock to Shanghai. Where will you go?",
"name": "Pers... |
train_870 | #Person1#: Come on, Dad. The shops will be closed if we don't hurry.
#Person2#: Don't worry and the shops are open until midnight on Christmas Eve.
#Person1#: Yes, but it will take us a long time to find a car park and it will be midnight before we choose a present for mother. Plus, we don't know what to buy for her. M... | #Person1# and #Person1#'s dad are on the way to the shops to get a Chrismas gift for #Person1#'s mother and they discuss what to buy. | Chrismas gift | [
{
"content": "Come on, Dad. The shops will be closed if we don't hurry.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Don't worry and the shops are open until midnight on Christmas Eve.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes, but it will take us a lo... |
train_871 | #Person1#: Do you eat a lot of healthy food?
#Person2#: Compared with healthy food, unhealthy food just tastes so much better. And anyway, I believe if you live a low stress Life and are active, you can get away with eating whatever you like. It's all in the mind.
#Person1#: You have the point. I think cancer is caused... | #Person1# and #Person2# both think cancer is caused by more worry than food. #Person1#suggests eating cranberry juice, wild rice and yoghurt because they have rich proteins. #Person2# will try them. | keep healthy | [
{
"content": "Do you eat a lot of healthy food?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Compared with healthy food, unhealthy food just tastes so much better. And anyway, I believe if you live a low stress Life and are active, you can get away with eating whatever you like. It's all... |
train_872 | #Person1#: This is our Submission of Tender which includes the information about volume of the project, the cost and so on.
#Person2#: OK! We'll see it.
#Person1#: What kind of guarantee are you going to provide for us?
#Person2#: We can provide you with standby letter of credit established by Bank of China.
#Person1#:... | #Person1# shows #Person2# the Submission of Tender. #Person2# tells #Person1# they can provide #Person1# with a standby letter and #Person1# should pay earnest money and submit the tender to their office with the tender-opening done publicly. | business talk | [
{
"content": "This is our Submission of Tender which includes the information about volume of the project, the cost and so on.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "OK! We'll see it.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What kind of guarantee a... |
train_873 | #Person1#: So what do you think of my new dress?
#Person2#: I think it ' s great! I really like the color, and it goes really well with your eyes. I ' Ve actually been eyeing that dress at Maxine ' s for a while now, but I wasn ' t sure I could afford ninety-five dollars for a dress at the moment.
#Person1#: Um, ninety... | #Person2# compliments #Person1#'s dress, but #Person2# finds #Person1# bought the dress overpriced at Helen's Boutique and should have shopped around. #Person1# thinks #Person1# is too impulsive to buy the dress. | shopping | [
{
"content": "So what do you think of my new dress?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I think it ' s great! I really like the color, and it goes really well with your eyes. I ' Ve actually been eyeing that dress at Maxine ' s for a while now, but I wasn ' t sure I could afford... |
train_874 | #Person1#: Good afternoon, Peace restaurant, may I help you?
#Person2#: I'd like to reserve a table for two, my wife and I.
#Person1#: Yes, sir. What time would you like, sir?
#Person2#: I'm not sure. Perhaps around 8 PM.
#Person1#: Fine, a reserve a table for two at 8 PM, sir, may I have your name, please?
#Person2#: ... | Juliet Berman reserves a non-smoking table for two at 8 PM, and #Person1# will try to get a table by the window. | restaurant reservation | [
{
"content": "Good afternoon, Peace restaurant, may I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'd like to reserve a table for two, my wife and I.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Yes, sir. What time would you like, sir?",
"name"... |
train_875 | #Person1#: Hello, Parker. How ' s everything?
#Person2#: Can ' t complain. And you?
#Person1#: Business is booming. I understand you want to meet up with me next week. How ' s your schedule looking?
#Person2#: Let me see. I can come out and see you first thing Wednesday.
#Person1#: Great. | #Person1# and Parker will meet each other next Wednesday. | plan to meet | [
{
"content": "Hello, Parker. How ' s everything?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Can ' t complain. And you?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Business is booming. I understand you want to meet up with me next week. How ' s your schedul... |
train_876 | #Person1#: You are looking really healthy lately. What are you doing differently?
#Person2#: Thank you for noticing! I've been making a few lifestyle changes over the past year.
#Person1#: Tell me about it. I'm interested.
#Person2#: Well, it all started when my brother challenged me to quit smoking.
#Person1#: Ha! Tha... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s been making lifestyle changes including quitting smoking and starting exercising, so #Person2# looks healthy. | lifestyle changes | [
{
"content": "You are looking really healthy lately. What are you doing differently?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Thank you for noticing! I've been making a few lifestyle changes over the past year.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": ... |
train_877 | #Person1#: How did you find your apartment?
#Person2#: You can check on the bulletin boards at school for local housing.
#Person1#: What if I need a roommate?
#Person2#: There are websites that can hook you up with a roommate.
#Person1#: How much do apartments cost around here?
#Person2#: It depends on what you want. D... | #Person2# tells #Person1# to check the bulletin board and websites for housing information. Then #Person1# invites #Person2# to look at the apartments. | apartment information | [
{
"content": "How did you find your apartment?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "You can check on the bulletin boards at school for local housing.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "What if I need a roommate?",
"name": "Person1",
... |
train_878 | #Person1#: Hey, Jeff, where's your stereo?
#Person2#: I needed some money, so I hocked it last week.
#Person1#: You must have been really hurting for cash to have done that.
#Person2#: I had just enough money to make ends meet until payday. Then last Wednesday I received a phone bill to the tune of $ 195. 00. I hit the... | Jeff can barely make ends meet because his brother used his phone and the phone bill is high. #Person1#'s willing to loan him some money but Jeff refuses. | hurting for money | [
{
"content": "Hey, Jeff, where's your stereo?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I needed some money, so I hocked it last week.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "You must have been really hurting for cash to have done that.",
"name": ... |
train_879 | #Person1#: How are the children doing at sport?
#Person2#: I'm very pleased with their performances. Timmy can cover the 100 meters in 12 seconds. That's very fast for a kid his age.
#Person1#: He's not very good at the long jump though, is he?
#Person2#: He's not bad. He can jump a distance of over four meters. I thin... | #Person2# tells #Person1# the kids' sports performances are satisfying. Timmy can run fast; Jimmy is good at the high jump; Kate is good at diving. #Person1# and #Person2# think the kids enjoy to go faster, higher and further. | sport performances | [
{
"content": "How are the children doing at sport?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm very pleased with their performances. Timmy can cover the 100 meters in 12 seconds. That's very fast for a kid his age.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"conte... |
train_880 | #Person1#: Hello?
#Person2#: Hi, Randy. What are you going to do this weekend?
#Person1#: I'Ve no idea. Nothing really.
#Person2#: How about going hunting with me?
#Person1#: Wonderful.
#Person2#: Okay. I'll pick you up around 6
#Person1#: I'll be ready. | #Person2# invites Randy to go hunting and Randy agrees. | hunting invitation | [
{
"content": "Hello?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Hi, Randy. What are you going to do this weekend?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I'Ve no idea. Nothing really.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": ... |
train_881 | #Person1#: Can you believe the headlines?
#Person2#: What are you reading?
#Person1#: I'm reading about Michael Milliken, the Bond King.
#Person2#: Didn't he sell worthless stocks to people or something? He got arrested for that, didn't he?
#Person1#: He got arrested all right.
#Person2#: If I remember, he got off with... | #Person1# and #Person2# talk about Michael Milliken who sold worthless stock to people but got away with a light sentence and is still a millionaire. They're angry that white-collar thieves end up a lot better than some poor robbers. | discuss crimes | [
{
"content": "Can you believe the headlines?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What are you reading?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I'm reading about Michael Milliken, the Bond King.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
... |
train_882 | #Person1#: I really want to switch things up.
#Person2#: What were you thinking?
#Person1#: I think I want to try a new style.
#Person2#: What would you like me to do?
#Person1#: I want you to cut my hair shorter.
#Person2#: How short?
#Person1#: I want my hair to be only a few inches long.
#Person2#: Do you really wan... | #Person1# asks #Person2# to cut #Person1#'s hair a lot shorter to try a new style. | cut hair | [
{
"content": "I really want to switch things up.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What were you thinking?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I think I want to try a new style.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"con... |
train_883 | #Person1#: May I ask what the name is the girl?
#Person2#: Which one?
#Person1#: The tallest one.
#Person2#: She is Miao Li. She's come here to see her brother.
#Person1#: Oh, it's so. She looks very lovely. Could you give me some else information on her?
#Person2#: OK. She's a costume designer and works in a garment m... | #Person1# asks #Person2# some information about a lovely girl. #Person2# tells #Person1# her name, work and she hasn't a boyfriend. | describe a person | [
{
"content": "May I ask what the name is the girl?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Which one?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "The tallest one.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "She is Miao Li. She's... |
train_884 | #Person1#: Mr. Lee, I was wondering if you and your wife had plans for next Friday night?
#Person2#: Yes, I think we might be free. What did you have in mind?
#Person1#: I've mailed a formal written invitation to your home inviting you to a dinner party at my home.
#Person2#: That sounds great. Is it casual?
#Person1#:... | #Person1# invites Mr. Lee and his wife to #Person1#'s formal sit-down dinner, and everyone else invited is also from their company. Mr. Lee looks forward to it. | dinner invitation | [
{
"content": "Mr. Lee, I was wondering if you and your wife had plans for next Friday night?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I think we might be free. What did you have in mind?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I've mailed a form... |
train_885 | #Person1#: I really like my debate class.
#Person2#: Do you think you'll be interested in studying law later?
#Person1#: I've entertained the idea. But I'm I leaning more toward politics.
#Person2#: You want to be a politician? Yuck.
#Person1#: That's not like you to generalize.
#Person2#: Sorry, you're right. I think ... | #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# wants to be a politician, and #Person2# thinks it's great. | future career | [
{
"content": "I really like my debate class.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Do you think you'll be interested in studying law later?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I've entertained the idea. But I'm I leaning more toward politics."... |
train_886 | #Person1#: Hi, do you have any tickets for the show tonight?
#Person2#: Sorry, it's all sold out.
#Person1#: Well, do you have any for tomorrow?
#Person2#: We have tickets for the matinee. It starts at 3p. m.
#Person1#: Ok. I'll take it.
#Person2#: Where would you like to sit?
#Person1#: Do you have anything in the mid... | #Person2# helps #Person1# buy a ticket in the middle section for the matinee tomorrow. | buy a ticket | [
{
"content": "Hi, do you have any tickets for the show tonight?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sorry, it's all sold out.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Well, do you have any for tomorrow?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"... |
train_887 | #Person1#: I've read your report, and I'm not sure I agree with you. You think you can get attendance improved by requiring salaried employees to take their all of their sick days?
#Person2#: That's right. I know it must sound crazy to you, but we believe there will be fewer absences this way.
#Person1#: We give them 1... | #Person2# thinks attendance can be improved by requiring sick employees stay home so that they won't infect others. #Person1# doesn't understand at first but then #Person1# decides to try it. | business advice | [
{
"content": "I've read your report, and I'm not sure I agree with you. You think you can get attendance improved by requiring salaried employees to take their all of their sick days?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "That's right. I know it must sound crazy to you, but we bel... |
train_888 | #Person1#: Bobby! Come here, look what I got you!
#Person2#: What is that?
#Person1#: A chess board! Daddy is going to teach you how to play!
#Person2#: Cool!
#Person1#: Ok, each player gets 16 pieces. You can be the white ones and I'll play with the black pieces. Now in the front, you set up the pawns. Those are the l... | #Person1# gives Bobby a chess board and introduces all the pieces in chess to teach him how to play. #Person1# tells Bobby the game rules but he doesn't feel interested. | chess rules | [
{
"content": "Bobby! Come here, look what I got you!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "What is that?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "A chess board! Daddy is going to teach you how to play!",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
... |
train_889 | #Person1#: May I help you?
#Person2#: Yes, I would like to place an order for toner cartridges. We have a standing agreement with you company, so we will need the same amount as last time.
#Person1#: Let me key in your information into my computer. I will pull up our records for you. Do you have an order number? What n... | Mr. Smith has a standing agreement with #Person1#'s company, so #Person1# helps Mr. Smith place an order for toner cartridges the same amount as last time. | place an order | [
{
"content": "May I help you?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, I would like to place an order for toner cartridges. We have a standing agreement with you company, so we will need the same amount as last time.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
... |
train_890 | #Person1#: why are there still so many people overweight despite the current fitness craze?
#Person2#: well, there are certain factors that effect people's size and weight.
#Person1#: what are they?
#Person2#: one study said that low-income groups have a higher percentage of over-weight people than higher income famili... | Carl tells #Person1# low-income people are more likely to get fat because they eat more junk food. #Person1# suggests Carl should eat healthier food and exercise more, and Carl says he started a diet but quitted. | discuss obesity | [
{
"content": "why are there still so many people overweight despite the current fitness craze?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "well, there are certain factors that effect people's size and weight.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "what... |
train_891 | #Person1#: What separates your product from the competition?
#Person2#: Our product features inventory tracking software, which continuously updates and tracks your inventory on a real-time basis.
#Person1#: Is the software user-friendly?
#Person2#: Yes it is very easy to use and each system installation comes with a 3... | #Person2# tells #Person1# their product features inventory tracking software and has a training seminar without any hidden costs. | product introduction | [
{
"content": "What separates your product from the competition?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Our product features inventory tracking software, which continuously updates and tracks your inventory on a real-time basis.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
... |
train_892 | #Person1#: Good evening, ma'am. Table for one?
#Person2#: Yes, please.
#Person1#: Will this table be all right?
#Person2#: Actually, I'd like a booth by the window if that's possible.
#Person1#: Certainly. How about this one?
#Person2#: This will be fine, thanks.
#Person1#: ( Handing her a menu ) Your waiter will be he... | #Person1# helps #Person2# find a table by the window for dinner. | restaurant service | [
{
"content": "Good evening, ma'am. Table for one?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, please.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Will this table be all right?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Actuall... |
train_893 | #Person1#: Don't you feel a little strange taking the place of your old boss after he was demoted?
#Person2#: Yes, at first I felt very awkward. After Bill was demoted and then resigned, it was kind of like somebody died! I mean the atmosphere in the office was like a funeral parlor or something. And then I was afraid ... | #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# felt awkward when taking the place of the old boss after he was demoted. But now everything is fine and people consider #Person2# as a supervisor. | work discussion | [
{
"content": "Don't you feel a little strange taking the place of your old boss after he was demoted?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yes, at first I felt very awkward. After Bill was demoted and then resigned, it was kind of like somebody died! I mean the atmosphere in the ... |
train_894 | #Person1#: I'm free on Sunday. I'd like to take a look in Beijing City, could you tell me where to go?
#Person2#: Sure, no problem. I'll ring to have a city tour. on sunday morning we can go to the Great Wall, then we can go to the summer palace in the afternoon. In the evening we can have typical dinner in restaurant ... | #Person1# invites #Person2# to take a look in Beijing City together. #Person2# suggests going to the Great Wall, the summer palace, and Quanjude. | city tour | [
{
"content": "I'm free on Sunday. I'd like to take a look in Beijing City, could you tell me where to go?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Sure, no problem. I'll ring to have a city tour. on sunday morning we can go to the Great Wall, then we can go to the summer palace in th... |
train_895 | #Person1#: May I see your boarding pass?
#Person2#: Here you go.
#Person1#: 48C. It's on your left hand side.
#Person2#: Thank you.
#Person1#: Please fasten your seat belt, miss.
#Person2#: Oops! I forgot.
#Person1#: Also, please place your carry-on luggage either under your seat or in the overhead compartment.
#Person... | #Person1# helps #Person2# get aboard and put the bag in the compartment. | get aboard | [
{
"content": "May I see your boarding pass?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Here you go.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "48C. It's on your left hand side.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Thank you... |
train_896 | #Person1#: I would love to rent out your apartment.
#Person2#: That's great.
#Person1#: How much is the rent?
#Person2#: The rent each month is $ 1050.
#Person1#: That's a lot of money.
#Person2#: Did you have a better price in mind?
#Person1#: What about $ 800?
#Person2#: That's way too low.
#Person1#: I can't pay muc... | #Person1# and #Person2# bargain on the rent. They finally agree #Person1# pays #Person2# $900 a month. | bargain | [
{
"content": "I would love to rent out your apartment.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "That's great.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "How much is the rent?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "The rent ... |
train_897 | #Person1#: Do you like shopping?
#Person2#: Yeah. I go shopping once a week
#Person1#: Why don't you do your shopping at home?
#Person2#: What do you mean? I can't understand.
#Person1#: I mean you can buy things through the Internet, that is E-commerce.
#Person2#: Really? That's unbelievable. | #Person1# advises #Person2# to buy things online, and #Person2# thinks it's unbelievable. | online shopping | [
{
"content": "Do you like shopping?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "Yeah. I go shopping once a week",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Why don't you do your shopping at home?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"con... |
train_898 | #Person1#: What are you going to do with that vase, Penny?
#Person2#: I'm going to put it on this table, Sam.
#Person1#: Don't do that. Give it to me.
#Person2#: What are you going to do with it?
#Person1#: I'm going to put it here, in front of the window.
#Person2#: Be careful. Don't drop it! Don't put it there, Sam. ... | Penny and Sam are discussing where to put the vase, and they finally put it on the shelf. | place a vase | [
{
"content": "What are you going to do with that vase, Penny?",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "I'm going to put it on this table, Sam.",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "Don't do that. Give it to me.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": ... |
train_899 | #Person1#: Hello. I want to purchase an old music box.
#Person2#: We have a good variety. What decade would you like?
#Person1#: I was hoping I could find something made in the'20s.
#Person2#: There are six on this table.
#Person1#: I hope at least one of them has dancing figures.
#Person2#: Many people like the dancin... | #Person1# chooses an old music box with dancing figures from #Person2#, and #Person2# tells #Person1# there is no warranty. | shopping | [
{
"content": "Hello. I want to purchase an old music box.",
"name": "Person1",
"role": "user"
},
{
"content": "We have a good variety. What decade would you like?",
"name": "Person2",
"role": "assistant"
},
{
"content": "I was hoping I could find something made in the'20s.",
... |
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